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Sparkling Kanchenjunga atop green tea gardens in Darjeeling on Tritiya

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News18•13-10-2026, 12:05
Sparkling Kanchenjunga atop green tea gardens in Darjeeling on Tritiya
- •The season's first glimpse of Kanchenjunga was witnessed from Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling amidst a festive mood.
- •Clear views of the snow-capped peak were captured from Denguajhar tea garden, Radhamalibazar, and the Teesta riverbanks.
- •Locals spotted the peak from the rooftops of high-rise buildings in Jalpaiguri town under a cloudless autumn sky.
- •The breathtaking sight right before the Pujas has added an extra dimension of joy to the Sharadotsav.
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The snow-covered peak of Kanchenjunga is visible from open areas like the Denguajhar tea garden, Radhamalibazar, the banks of the Teesta, rural green paddy fields, and rooftops of high-rise buildings in Jalpaiguri town.
Kanchenjunga is typically visible from the plains after the monsoon when autumn brings a completely clear, cloudless, and sun-drenched sky over North Bengal.
Seeing a sparkling Kanchenjunga right at the beginning of the season ahead of the Pujas has added an extra dimension of joy and enthusiasm to the Sharadotsav festival for residents, with many capturing the view on their mobile cameras.





