Places To Visit in Gangtok

Gangtok, the lofty hills of North Eastern province of India, is untouched and undefiled piece of awe-inspiring land readied with icy-pinnacles, chromatic gompas and stupas, saffron-clad monks, overlooking Kanchenjunga on the other side et al. With natural pristine maintained and glimpsed everywhere you take your eyes, Gangtok appears a town lifted out of painter’s imagination. Friendly streets amidst brightly pagoda roofed house, lines of young and old lamas robed in saffron and ochre colors, Orchids and Daily Lilacs in their full bloom conditions Gangtok for a weary heart to give some relief. 

Do Drul Chorten: The stupa is a living example of ‘Mandala’ sects of Dorjee Phurba and Ka-your religious principles.

Ganesh Tok: a Lord Ganesha Temple that allows one entry at a time and one might have to crawl on feet to get.

Hanuman Tok: A Lord Hanuman Shrine, Hanuman Tok is a functioning Hindu Temple where pilgrims and devotees.

Tsuklakhang Monastery: The grand and imposing entrance of the Palace smoothes the absolute facade while.

White Hall: A British architecture by built, the White Hall is a living inanimate ode to the Brit officer, J. Claude White.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: The Institute is home to more than 30,000 documents, most of which are Xylographs.

Himalayan Zoological Park: Lovely, dark, deep and wooded locales qualify Himalayan Zoological Park

Enchey Monastery: Inner monastery quarters are decked with images of gods, goddesses and other religious. 

Directorate of Handicrafts: Conceptualised and constituted with the purpose of encouraging and advertising.

Nearby Places / Excursion

Rumtek Monastery: The road from Gangtok twists through green paddy terraces for 24 km before reaching this seat.

Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary: A National Park of India, it is located in East Sikkim and acquires 31 sq km of the area 

Fambong La Wildlife: It is interspersed with plenteous of fauna species, often found in their natural disposition.

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical: Dense sylvan surroundings of Oak forests and almost 50 varieties of tree species

Tashi View Point: a place from where a mighty mountain of Kangchenjunga and Mt Siniolchu can be seen. On sunny  

Saramasa Garden: Alongside the Orchids and other flowers, the garden treasure fruits pineapple, guava, varieties.

Tum log: As soon as one enters the area ruins of Tumlong Palace start showing it moss-and-mist gathered enormity... Read More

1-The zig-zag turns, steep ridges and rugged mountains invite your guts! Nothing is as adventurous as mountain biking in Gangtok.

2-Teesta and the Rangeet offer good stretch for White Water Rafting rapids.

3-The stout-hearted can take a thrilling ride down Sikkim’s many rivers in fiberglass kayaks.

4-Chang, a local brew of Sikkim tastes wonderful and leaves a lurking heart.

5-Deorali Orchid Sanctuary, Gangtok, is home to myriads of Orchids, swaying in elegance to mesmerize the onlookers.

6-An air of enchantment hangs in the monasteries of Sikkim. Peekaboo in unique way of life of Lamas.

7-Be a part of Chaam dance where every on is masked and celebrates good over evil.

8-Shop for Thangkas, chotksee, woolens, local handicraft from the markets.

9-Snowfalls are a common phenomenon through all months of the year. Enjoy it exclusively.

10- Visit Tsomgo Lake to see the real awe of nature.