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Gangtok

Gangtok Capital of Sikkim, Gangtok is a city fashioned out with heaps of natural quotients.A picture- perfect capital city of Sikkim.

Gangtok is situated on the ridge overlooking the Ranipool River. Built up with lush paddy terraces and river watered valleys, Gangtok commands a scenic view. As you make the visit, one sees valleys strewn out with efflorescent blossoms of multi-hued Orchids, Rhododendron and other wild blooms.

Sikkim Capital City, Gangtok is the home of wonders! A record of lakhs of tourists visiting Sikkim in the year 2008 emphasizes on Gangtoks unique propensity of attracting tourist and evidences increasing tourism graph of the state.

Today, Sikkims capital is functional stretch of multi-storeyed houses, layered against steep mountain ridges. Gangtok the conflation of a cosmopolitan vein and old-world charm where in the mists the colourful flag flogs relentlessly in the cool mountain breeze, young and old Lamas keep spinning prayer wheels in their hands, labyrinth streets are flaked with snow, on the other side can viewed the colourful Pagoda roofs and on them the heartening smiles of monks and lamas wearing silk.

In the city Enchey Monastey, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Do Drul Chorten are some of the enchanting spots with tourists.

Kabi Lungchok

Kabi Lungchok

A historical importance place, 17 km from Gangtok, on the highway of Sikkim, a place of significance as the union of Bhutia chief Khey-Bum-Sar and Lepcha chief Te-Kung-Tek was ceremonially signed here. To mark the occasion, a stone pillar and statue was erected amidst lush greenery. The place is densely covered with Tress.   Request […]

Phensang Monasery

Phensang Monasery

Buddhism had a mainstay in Sikkim and of the numerous monasteries built in Sikkim,  Phensang Monastery is one of the oldest. It was constructed in 1721 during the reign of Jigme Pawo and follows the Nyingmapa order of the Tibetan Buddhism. It is one of the most visited religious places in the state. Apart from […]

Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary

Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary

Situated 20 km from Gangtok, the Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary is known for a varied  flora and fauna, including some rare varieties of orchids and rhododendron. Wonderful place to find species like Red panda, civet cat, bear cat and the massive Himalayan Black Bear. On an altitude of 7,000 ft. there is a wooden tower […]

Tashi Viewpoint

Tashi Viewpoint

Constructed by the former King of Sikkim, Tashi Namgyal, Tashi Viewpoint is set in the midst of beautiful scenic views, and is the perfect place to look at the abundant natural panoramic bounty of Sikkim. On clear days, the snow range of Kanchenjunga is clearly visible and visitors can also see the Labrang Monastery and […]

Hanuman Tok

Hanuman Tok

One of the Renowned temples of Sikkim, It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple of Hanuman Tok is managed by a division of the army department of India. The Hanuman Tok of Sikkim is located at a distance of 5½ km from Gangtok. The total height of the Hanuman Tok is 7,200 feet.   […]

Ganesh Tok

Ganesh Tok

Its a small temple, located next to television tower on hills of Gangtok. Its just 7 km away from the Gangtok and at altitude of 6,500 meters.  This place to Dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Only one person can crawl inside the temple at a time. It is also the best place to get a view […]

Do Drul Chorten Stupa

Do Drul Chorten Stupa

Regarded as the most significant ‘Stupa’ of Sikkim, the Do-Drul Chorten Stupa was built in 1945 by Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. Do Drul Stupa was built in compliance with the desire revealed by Dud-Zom Rinpoche in 1944. This stupa is characterised by complete mandala sets of Dorjee Phurba (Bajra […]

Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake

Holy Lake of Sikkim, 1 km long, Tsomgo Lake is situated distance of 35 km away from Gangtok on the old trading route from India to China. This lake has religious significance for the people of Sikkim and an ancient Shiva temple is located on the lakeside. In winters, the lake freezes and during summers […]

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a great way to get acquainted with Tibetan culture, its a Tibet Museum. Regarded as the highest seat of learning amongst the Mahayana scholars, this Institute was built in 1958 and is a famous global center for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion today. It houses the world’s largest […]

Enchey Monastery

Enchey Monastery

The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 in Gangtok the capital city of Sikkim. The meaning of Enchey Monastery is the Solitary Monastery. Its sacredness is attributed to the belief that Khangchendzonga and Yabdean  the protecting deities  reside in this monastery. According to a legend, Guru Padmasambhava had subdued the spirits of the Khangchendzonga, Yabdean […]

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