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seen in the Andes.  The distance is so great however & there are so many peaks that the mountain does not impress you with its vast altitude.  Mt. Everest is a difficult peak to get a view of [[strikethrough]] from [[/strikethrough]] as it lies far away & only its extreme tip shows on the horizon so there is nothing in the least impressive about the view.  This is the view from Tiger Hill 6 miles south of Darjeeling.  A much better view can be obtained [[strikethrough]] of the [[/strikethrough]] at Sandaphu 
[[marginalia]] arrow [[/marginalia]] a 3 days hard ride north west of Darjeeling & at an altitude of about 12000 feet (11930 Ft.) There is a Dak Bungalow here but it is so far out few people make the trip.

Transcription Notes:
Sandakphu or Sandakfu or Sandakpu is the mountain being referred to. dak (India) A post system by means of transport relays of horses stationed at intervals along a route or network, carrying mail and passengers.