Observatory Hill, Darjeeling

Name: Observatory Hill
Address: Darjeeling, India

#16 among attractions in Darjeeling

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Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal. Two important arteries of the town, Nehru Road and Bhanubhakta Sarani, meet at Chowrasta. Another school of thought suggests that the presence of the megalithic core to have been a place of worship of the Rongs, representing a sacred location of the classic Long Chok type. ()

Elevation: 7060 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°2'52"N, 88°16'5"E

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Observatory Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Himalayan Zoo, Mahakal Temple, Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Bhutia Busty Monastery.

1.1 miNW
Zoological park with endangered species
Himalayan Zoo, Darjeeling
29 min walk • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
~310 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling
2 min walk • The Mahakal Temple or Mahakal Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate.
0.4 miSW
Botanical garden, Park
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
11 min walk • Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
~1090 ftNE
Monastery
Bhutia Busty Monastery, Darjeeling
6 min walk • Bhutia Busty monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.
1.1 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling
29 min walk • The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
0.6 miNW
27°3'13"N • 88°15'37"E
Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Darjeeling
16 min walk • Park
~520 ftSE
27°2'48"N • 88°16'7"E
Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling
3 min walk • Museum
~330 ftW
27°2'53"N • 88°16'1"E
St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
2 min walk • Church
~1140 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
6 min walk • Chowrasta is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the heart of the town it was the fashionable place of assembly for residents and visitors in the 18th Century.
1 miNW
27°3'28"N • 88°15'24"E
Tenzing Rock, Darjeeling
26 min walk • Outdoor activities, Climbing, View point
1.3 miNW
27°3'41"N • 88°15'15"E
Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway, Darjeeling
33 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cable car

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Observatory Hill open?

Observatory Hill is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Observatory Hill?

Nearby attractions include Southfield College, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling (2 min walk), St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling (3 min walk).

How to get to Observatory Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Observatory Hill:

Bus

Bus and taxi stand (8 min walk)

Train

Darjeeling (19 min walk)