Observatory Hill
Observatory Hill
4.4
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Tamalika M
694 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The best thing to do in Darjeeling is get up early morning and take a stroll around the observatory hill. The viewpoint is bustling with energy - all tourists crowded there to get a view of the Kanchanjunga and the locals on their daily morning walk and exercise routine. Tea/coffee vendors are also there in the morning, allowing you to enjoy a sip of hot drink.
Written March 14, 2024
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ariEE
105 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
From darjeeling Mall road , one can go to observatory hill spot by 5 minutes of walk through mall market. Very Few benches have been arranged to sit. If weather is clear , anyone can enjoy scenic beauty of the valley/ mountains specially kanchenjenga, having a sip of coffee/tea and get relaxed for hours.
Written May 13, 2022
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Kerry H
Kewarra Beach, Australia374 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We loved the winter walk around and up to Observatory Hill. Clear skies and a temperature to encourage an engaging walk.
In particular, the walk provides you the opportunity to take in the enormity of Mt Kanchenjunga and surrounding ridge lines.
The temples are a place of significance and provide you an insight into other cultures, beliefs and values. The temples ambient calmness, coupled with colourful prayer flags, chimes of bells and turning of prayer wheels satisfies the soul.
We were taken back how visitors engaged in their own personal way to acknowledge and pay respect to their beliefs.
In particular, the walk provides you the opportunity to take in the enormity of Mt Kanchenjunga and surrounding ridge lines.
The temples are a place of significance and provide you an insight into other cultures, beliefs and values. The temples ambient calmness, coupled with colourful prayer flags, chimes of bells and turning of prayer wheels satisfies the soul.
We were taken back how visitors engaged in their own personal way to acknowledge and pay respect to their beliefs.
Written January 4, 2025
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dostbhaskar
Bharuch, India64 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The road is well paved and has a very steep climb. As we took on the Mall Hotel this was my first point to visit in Darjeeling. Thankfully both of my kids could do it. Offered Puja at Mahakal Mandir at the top. Pleasant experience.
Written October 26, 2023
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Tshering choden s
Siliguri, India11 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The observatory hill which is commonly known as Mahakal Mandir or Mahakal Temple by the localites.
Peaceful, and a very good place to relax, sit and pray.
Peaceful, and a very good place to relax, sit and pray.
Written January 29, 2017
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TaniaBanerjee
Navi Mumbai, India187 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
A trail for everyone is the loop trail called Observatory Hill. On one end of the loop is the market, and the entire perimeter of the other end is ruled by views of Kanchenjunga. Do not forget to have a cup of Mimi noodles/soup or just have a cup of tea while walking here!
Written June 13, 2017
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JAIDEEP_BANERJEE
Singapore, Singapore964 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
This is the hillock adjacent to Chowrasta and the famous Darjeeling Mall.. Start with the Mall.. you have three view points, where you can have the best views of Kanchenjangha..the middle one has a few work out stations for the gym goers.. So preferable get into your workout outfit.. You can do a pony ride as well...Now it's time to go to Mahakal temple..you can climb up by the stairs from the mall side or use the car road from the Rajbhawan side...the exercise will make you feel fresher..now get down and sip a lovely cup of Darjeeling Tea at 15/- INR.. and check out the Mahakal Road side stalls (from 8 am onwards)...now time to have a coffee in CCD and check out some books at Oxford...A morning you will cherish for a long time
Written September 20, 2015
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S.Ghosh
Kolkata (Calcutta), India24 contributions
Mar 2019
Excellent place , enjoyed a lot. You can see the clouds, mountains, clearly . Natural beauty views , Excellent scenery's.
Written August 15, 2019
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Ash K
Ontario, Canada69 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Their are several lookout points during the windy walk from Mayfair hotelto Chowrasta, which is the centre of this small town Darjeeling.Everyone of those lookouts is beautiful and itis nice to see the red flowering trees even in winter. What a beautifulplace Darjeeling is.
Written April 15, 2019
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Bharat Thakore
77 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Good place to visit. You can have shopping, Leisure, and a long panoramic walk at the end of market.
Written June 24, 2018
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How does one need to dress during a visit in early October ?Do we need to carry warm clothes ?
Written October 1, 2016
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