Tiger hill

Places and tea estates in the north-western portion of Darjeeling Sadar subdivision (including Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block) in Darjeeling district CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, H: hill centre, NP: national park/ wildlife sanctuary, TE: tea estate, TA: tourist attraction Abbreviations used in names – TG for Tea Garden (town/village), TE for Tea Estate Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Location [ ] It is 11 kilometres (6.8mi) from the town of Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. Views [ ] • Negi, S. S. (1998). Discovering the Himalaya. 9788173870798. • Shiv Sharma, Dr (2008). India - A Travel Guide. 9788128400674. • Bindloss, Joe (2009). Northeast India By Joe Bindlos. 9781741793192. • Leviton, Richard (24 January 2006). The Gods in Their Cities: Geomantic Locales of the Ray Masters And Great White Brotherhood, And How to Interact With Them. 9780595827121. • Pandey, Dr. S. N. (September 2010). West Bengal General Knowledge Digest. 9788174822826. • Bruyn, Pippa de; Bain, Keith; Allardice, David; Joshi, Shonar (18 February 2010). Frommer's India By Pippa de Bruyn, Keith Bain, David Allardice, Shonar Josh. 9780470645802.

About Tiger Hill Drass Tiger Hill shot into prominence during the 1999 Kargil War between India & Pakistan. It is a mountain in the Drass-Kargil area of Ladakh in India. At an altitude of 5,307 meters, it is one of the highest mountain peaks in the region. Tourists can see the view of the tiger hill from the distant valley. Tiger Hill overlooks the National Highway (NH) 1, and serves as the direct supply route. The Kargil War Memorial (Drass War Memorial), a famous tourist attraction in Kargil, offers excellent views of Tiger Hill. Tiger Hill was captured by Pakistan Army’s Northern Light Infantry. After an initial attempt to assault it by the Sikh Regiment, 8th battalion, the final assault was carried out on 3rd July. After days of intense fighting, The Grenadiers, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, recaptured the mountaintop on the morning of 8th July.

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Tiger Hill, also known as Surging Sea Hill, is a famous scenic area in Suzhou, attracting visitors with a number of historical sites and its natural beauty. It is said that "it would be a pity if you had been to Suzhou but didn't go to visit Tiger Hill". Legend has it that three days after the burial of He Lu, the king of the Wu State (a small state in the Spring and Autumn Period, thousands of years ago), a white tiger appeared on the hill to guard it, hence its name. • Chinese: 虎丘 Hŭ Qiū /hoo chyoh/ 'Tiger Hill' • Area: 19 hectares (47 acres) • Age: over 2,500 years • Popular activities: walking, photography • Suited to: everyone, especially those who love traditional Chinese architecture and gardens • Time needed: 2–3 hours The Highlights You Should Not Miss Tiger Hill Pagoda Tiger Hill scenic area is an ancient hill park with precious cultural relics, tombs of ancient kings, pagodas, temples, and scenic spots with beautiful landscapes. Tiger Hill Pagoda At the top of the hill, the octagonal Tiger Hill Pagoda (also called Yunyan Pagoda) has a history of more than 1,000 years and is a landmark of Suzhou City. The pagoda has seven floors with a total height of 47 meters (154 feet). It began tilting over 400 years ago and, today, the highest point is more than 2 meters from its original position. It is nicknamed the 'Leaning Tower of China', and was built earlier than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For safety reasons, visitors are not allowed to enter the pagoda. Wanjing Villa...

About Tiger Hill Tiger Hill or Hu Qiu (虎丘) in Chinese is an attractive tourist spot located in the northwest of Suzhou City. With a history of over 2,500 years, Tiger Hill enjoys lots of historical legendary as well as old buildings. The leaning pagoda is the most highlighted part which makes Tiger Hill a must-see. Type: Natures & Parks, Mountain & Garden Best Seasons: All Seasons Available Recommended Visiting Time: 2~ 3 hours Opening Time: 07:30~17:30 in 1st May ~ 7th Oct, and 7:30~17:00 in 8th Oct ~ 30th April Tickets: 70 RMB on season (April ~ October) and 60 RMB off season (November ~ next June) Address: No.8 Jinchang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215008, China (江苏省苏州市姑苏区山门内八号) Cultural Significance of Tiger Hill Tiger Hill was recorded in the Shih Chi 《史记》 which is a renowned history work. In Spring and Autumn Period (BC 770 ~ BC 476), the King of Wu State called He Lu (阖闾) died from the war against Yue State. His son Fu Chai (夫差) buried him in the Surging Sea Hill. There goes a legendary that a white tiger came to the hill three days later. So people renamed it as Tiger Hill. Located in northwestern Suzhou, Tiger Hill Scenic Spot is a hillock about 30 meters in height. Small as it is, it enjoys enchanting natural landscape and a dozen of historical & cultural relics. Therefore, it was reputed as the No.1 Sight in Suzhou and National AAAAA Scenic Spot. Great Litterateur Su Shi once said that "What a lifetime pity it is if you have been to Suzhou without a v...

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Written by Vivian Updated Aug. 31, 2021 Known as the “First Scenic Spot in the State of Wu”, Tiger Hill (虎丘) is absolutely a must-see when visiting Suzhou for its leaning tower and legends. It is ranked #5 of 200 Suzhou attractions on Trip Advisor. Located five km northwest of Suzhou City, Tiger Hill is famous for its leaning tower, legends, stunning scenery in the lush park. What to See Tiger Hill is actually located in a lush park with well-marked trails and a useful English guide. It is so big that the park absorbs the crowds perfectly and visitors are easy to find a tranquil area to rest. The Leaning Tower in the park is the reason attracting most visitors. Following the leaning tower in Pisa, it is the second leaning tower in the world and has become the landmark of ancient Suzhou for the past 1000 years. It amazes people that it has been learning since its completion in 959-961AD. Sword Pool ( 剑池 ) is another highlight in the park. Near the pool, there is a stone called Sword Pool Stone. It is said that King He lu at the time love the rare swords so much and tested all these swords on that stone. All these swords were believed to be buried beneath the pool as funerary objects. Some believed that the pool buried all 1,000 workers after they completed the work of building the tomb of the King. Wanjing Resort ( 万景山庄 ) in the east of the park is the gathering area for bonsai in Su style. Every autumn, the bonsai are at their best besides the beauty of hills and the tower...

Lying at an altitude of 2590 meters and a distance of 13 kilometres away from the Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is most famous for its splendid sights of sunrise from where you can see the peaks of Kanchenjunga illuminate before the sun is seen at lower elevations. The magnificent view of snow-capped mountains sitting amidst cotton clouds attracts tourists to Tiger Hill from all over the country. Interestingly, this is also the summit of Ghoom, which is the highest railway station in the The starting time from Darjeeling is 3.30 AM to reach tiger hill by 4.15 AM The starting time becomes 4.15 AM in winters due to delayed sunrise time. The roads get blocked by a convoy of jeeps and cars during the peak season. To get up to the sunrise spot, it requires a short climb on foot from the parking spot. One can book a car or an Innova for INR 1200/ INR 1800 from a travel agency in the city or pay INR 200 per head. If you want to witness the first rays of sun hitting the twin peaks of Kangchenjunga, along with a panoramic view of Everest peeping through the peaks standing by its side, then Tiger Hills make for a (Read More) perfect sunrise viewing point for you. The summit of Ghoom is the highest point of Tiger Hill which is famous for the amazingly beautiful view of the Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga. The first shot of sunlight at dawn makes the tip of the snow clad mountain in pale orange, a sight not worth missing. Tiger Hill offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Grea...