Why are the Tiger Hills (in Darjeeling) called so?

there is no documented history of why it was named Tiger Hills. Going by the sheer logic, it is the highest point in town, on a clear day you can see all the way to Kurseong, see the teesta, mahananda, balason and mechi river. read more

Divya Puri, lived in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Answered Jan 12, 2017 · Author has 217 answers and 177.3k answer views there is no documented history of why it was named Tiger Hills. read more

Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It's the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters). The best season to see the dazzling snow covered peaks as the sun rises is between Mid October to December. read more

Tiger Hill (2,590 m) is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal, and is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. read more