Chasing the Solar Crown: Tiger Hill Photography Guide

## The 3:30 AM Rule

If you want the front-row seat at Tiger Hill, you don't leave at 4:30 AM. You leave at 3:30 AM. The queue of yellow hatchbacks is a local ritual in itself.

## Gear Breakdown

* **Lens**: 70-200mm is your best friend here. You want to compress the layers of the mountains.

* **Tripod**: Essential. The pre-dawn light is low and the wind can be harsh.

## The Moment of Fire

When the sun first hits the tip of Kanchenjunga, it doesn't look like light—it looks like fire. This is known as the 'Solar Crown'.