Observatory Hill (2152 m a.s.l., Himalayas)
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Logged on Vrcholovka 2x in total. Vrchol Observatory Hill was added here by Mountainer and info was completed by Mountainer a Martin Matějka.
A viewpoint peak in the center of Darjeeling, the summer residence of the British colonial administration. At the summit stands St. Andrew's Church and the Hindu temple Mahakal Mandir. Views of the surrounding Himalayan ridges including Kanchenjunga (8586 m), the 3rd highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in India.
- Chalet/accommodation
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St. Andrew's Church and the Hindu temple Mahakal Mandir.
- Stroller access
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This peak is accessible with a stroller.
- Views
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Surrounding Himalayan ridges including Kanchenjunga (8586 m), the 3rd highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in India.
- Cable car
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There is no cable car to this peak.
- Equipment
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No special equipment is required for this summit.
- Accessibility
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Peak is freely accessible.
Nearest peaks: Tenzing Hill (2083 m, 1.8 km)
Routes nearby
Trek ze Singalila Ridge přes Sandakphu(elevation gain 1650 m, 89 km)
Sun
| today | tomorrow | day after tomorrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn: | 6:48 | 6:48 | 5:49 |
| Sunrise: | 7:11 | 7:12 | 6:12 |
| Sunset: | 18:30 | 17:29 | 17:28 |
| Dusk: | 18:54 | 17:53 | 17:52 |
