Observatory Hill
Observatory Hill
4.5
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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Tshering choden s
Siliguri, India12 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 29 January 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 13 June 2017
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JAIDEEP_BANERJEE
Singapore, Singapore971 contributions
Sept 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 20 September 2015
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S.Ghosh
Kolkata (Calcutta), India25 contributions
Mar 2019
Excellent place , enjoyed a lot. You can see the clouds, mountains, clearly . Natural beauty views , Excellent scenery's.
Written 15 August 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 15 April 2019
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Bharat Thakore
87 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Good place to visit. You can have shopping, Leisure, and a long panoramic walk at the end of market.
Written 24 June 2018
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Hazel H
Redding, CA71 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
What a wonderful place to walk to, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The prayer flags, bells and incense make it very memorable. And there are monkeys.
Written 2 April 2018
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shaanveer
New Delhi, India178 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
One can walk from Chaurasta to the Observatory hill to enjoy the scenic beauty of Darjeeling.The best thing is that it is free from traffic.One can go up to the Mahakal temple or simply sit on the benches and observe the movement of clouds playing hide and seek with the sun.Its most soothing experience.There is a small market selling woollens, caps umbrellas and gifts etc.One must not miss the place so peaceful and scenic.If you are tied up with the cab tours you may miss this place,Keep a few hours for enjoying nature.
Written 19 April 2017
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Mr. Himanshu Sinha
Pune, India1,046 contributions
Jul 2016
cool place for your dp and to travel. you will surely enjoy there. one of the must visited place in darjeeling and it is close to mahakaal temple so go for it
Written 20 September 2016
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BoBoAllDay
Northampton, MA51 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Observatory hill is a combination of the "town square" at the entrance and a walk around the hill. At the town square side, right below the famed Windamere Hotel (overrated), there is a massive jumbo-screen with hip-hop, soccer, and other broadcasts. Walking around the path you meet all sorts of joggers, pilgrims, morning dog-walkers, strolling couples, and other aspects of Darjeeling life as you take in the Himalayan ranges.
Written 6 December 2015
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How does one need to dress during a visit in early October ?Do we need to carry warm clothes ?
Written 1 October 2016
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