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Batasia Loop

India, West Bengal

27.0167000, 88.2471000

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Overview

360-degree spiral around a memorial garden, with Kanchenjunga behind it on clear mornings.

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Mar Apr Oct Nov

Photography Tips

October and November are clearest for Kanchenjunga; March and April are the second window. The June to September monsoon brings landslides.

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Access

Difficulty Estimated

moderate

Public site on the road between Darjeeling and Ghum; an entry fee applies to the garden.

Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.

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↑ 120 m No night Registration req. Insurance req.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.