Bhutia Busty Gompa
This colourful monastery, located near Chowrasta, originally was
a branch of the Nyingmap sect's Phodang Monastery in Sikkim. It was
transferred to Darjeeling in 1879. The shrine here originally stood
on Observatory Hill. The Gompa also has a library of Buddhist Texts
which has a copy of the Tibetan 'Book of the Dead'.
Observatory
Hill (Mahakal Baba Ko Sthan)
A few minutes walk from the Mall Road leads to the Observatory Hill
offering a magnificent view point for the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga.
The sacred Mahakal temple is situated here. Mahakal is considered as
the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Adjacent to Mahakal temple is a Buddhist
Shrine. This view point is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists and the
Hill is thronged by worshippers throughout the year.
Tiger
hill and Senchal Lake
Tiger Hill, about 11km from Darjeeling at 8,515 feet is famous for
its spectacular views at sunrise. The gold and orange vision of the
peaks on the horizon is worth watching. From Tiger Hill, the top of
Mount Everest is visible, peeping out through two other peaks Makalu
and Kanchenjunga standing by its side. The peak that looks highest is
that of Makalu. The trip to the summit of the hill is through Ghoom(7407
ft), the highest railway station on the Darjeeling Hill Railway. Situated
close to the Tiger hill, the Senchal lake at 8031ft.supplies Darjeeling
with its domestic water. It is particularly a scenic area and popular
as a picnic spot.
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Located
in the Himalayas, Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain peak in the
world. One of the most beautiful peaks it presents spectacular views from
various spots in Darjeeling. The best uninterrupted views are to be had
from Bhan Bhakta Sarani. 
