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Trekking
in Garhwal & Kumaon - Trekking in Ladakh - Tiger Hills - Nanda Devi Trek - Darjeeling Sikkim Trekking  |
Most famous for its sunrising sight, Tiger Hills is the highest point in the area, which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. The first rays of the sun on these peaks of the great barriers gives an impression of molten gold having been spread. Everyday, a large number of people flock to this place to catch a glimpse of sunrise. From this place the other peaks of the Eastern Himalayas can be seen, but the sight of Mt. Everest is unmatched and enthralling. Trekking over the Tiger Hills is an unforgettable experience.
Trekking
It is advisable to take a jeep to the top of the hills and return on foot. The return journey is a pleasant, two-hour walk and the scenery, full of little mountain streams and flowers, is breath-taking to say the least.
Ghoom
The trip to the summit of the hill is through Ghoom, the highest railway station on the D.H. Ry. The elevation of Ghoom is 7,407 feet from sea level, while the altitude of the top of this hill exceeds that of Ghoom by 1,100 feet. In the fast receding glimmer of the night, the spectator finds himself standing on the mound be dewed with sparkling frost, plunged in hush and silence and steeped in frigid cold.
Senchel
The
altitude of Senchel (water reservoir for the supply of water to Darjeeling
town) and Tiger Hill are 8,163 and 8,515 feet respectively. The first rays
of the sun shoot ahead and shed light upon the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga
and gradually paint the whole of its snow body with a beautiful orange
colour. From Tiger Hill, just the top of Mount Everest (29,002') is visible,
peeping out through two other peaks standing by its side. The peak that
looks highest is that of Makalu (27,799'). These three peaks are seen to the
north-west a little left of Phalut. Kurseong
Kurseong is visible to the south. In hazy distance are noticeable like so many silver bands, the Teesta, the Mahanady, the Balasun and the Mechi, meandering down to the south. Chumal Rhi mountain of Tibet which is by far the most beautiful mountain in the world is seen in the north-east, 84 miles away as the crow flies. It looks like a great rounded mass over the snowy Chola Range. One comes face to face with this peak of superb beauty from Phari Jong which is 129 miles away from Darjeeling.
