Tiger hill is a favorite early morning destination for holidaymakers in Darjeeling. You can spend the night at Tiger Hill and catch the sunrise. Mountaineers and trekkers scheduled for the higher altitude treks in Sikkim usually trek to Tiger Hill as part of their acclimatization and to get their bodies into a comfortable rhythm. You can get a glimpse of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Stop at the Old Mag Dhog Yolmowa Gompa built by the Ven Sangay Lama of Yolmo during the First World War in 1914.You can also see ancient Buddhist graveyard near the monastery. You can also buy Tibetan and Sikkimese handicrafts and religious objects from monks.The ideal season to visit is from March to April and Oct to November.
How to Reach
Rail: The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri
Air: The nearest airport is at Baghdogra.
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