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Observatory Hill

Chowrasta square, Darjeeling India
790413 88.2646 27.042646
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Observatory Hill is a prominent landmark in Darjeeling, situated behind the Mahakal Temple and near Chowrasta. It's a largely pedestrianized pathway circling the hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Kanchenjunga range. The hill is of religious significance, hosting both Hindu and Buddhist shrines, and is known for its colorful prayer flags and peaceful atmosphere. The walk is accessible from the Mall Road and provides a respite from the bustling town, with several viewpoints and seating areas along the way. It's a popular spot for sunrise viewing, though it can become crowded.

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PappBecse
Darjeeling
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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MiskaSeppanen
Darjeeling
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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PaulSAston
Darjeeling
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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MarkusHansen
Darjeeling
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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SandraKGorman
Darjeeling
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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ScottDodd
Darjeeling
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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HilmirHaraldsson
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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BentMKlausen
Darjeeling
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This is a great hangout place with your friends and family and serves really good food and service as well. The whole aura of this place is quite young and vibrant and the entertainment is top notch. The evenings are really fun here and it is a really good way to spend your time.

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TerenceGerasimov
Darjeeling
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We went to this beautiful destination with my family and it was the best trip. Darjeeling is a beautiful city which is blessed with mesmerized views and the most beautiful scenic beauty. The tea gardens, the buddist monasteries and the journey in the toy train which offers the best views of the city made our trip a memorable experience.. We went to this gorgeous place and it has the most mesmerizing views. The scenic view of this place was just stunning. The scenery, the greenery and the location seems to have come from a fairy tale book. It was always on my bucket list to visit this place and i am so glad to have done that. It is just beautiful here.

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AnitaMMiddlebrook
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We went to this amazing place and loved the view and the scenery. The place was really crowded as it is one of the most famous tourist attractions but you need to look out for pickpockets here because apparently a lot can happen here if you don’t pay much attention.

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AlbertFransson
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This was our 5th time visiting this camp and the scenery and the service including the facilities are just awesome. You have to look out for the best time to visit the camp because winters could be too cold and for some not a feasible option. Even though you can enjoy the winterland, you have to be fully equipped with everything.. We went to this gorgeous place and it has the most mesmerizing views. The scenic view of this place was just stunning. The scenery, the greenery and the location seems to have come from a fairy tale book. It was always on my bucket list to visit this place and i am so glad to have done that. It is just beautiful here.

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JanRDube
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.. We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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MonikaProbst
Darjeeling
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This place has a lovely atmosphere and is built in a beautiful location. The people here are very warm and friendly and offer amazing hospitality. The ambience here is so pretty that it is perfect for quiet intimate dinners and lunches. The food served here is delicious and the local delicacies are a must try.

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PatrickPugh
Darjeeling
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.. This park is amazing and has beautiful scenery. It is a perfect spot to take a good walk or even go for a run. There is a dedicated trail, well managed in the park. The trees by the trail are just beautiful and provide a lot of good air. There are also benches in the park where you can sit and relax.

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