Tiger Hills is the highest point in the area, which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. From this place the other peaks of the Eastern Himalayas can be seen. On a clear day, the sight of Mt. Everest is enthralling. The sight of the sun rising from over the Tiger Hills is an unforgettable experience. 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.
The Tiger Hills can be reached by jeep, but if you want you can trek to the top. 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.
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