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Tsomgo Lake is considered very sacred by local people and literally means the “Source of the Lake”, in Bhutia language and perhaps one of the most beautiful landscapes in Sikkim. This lake is located around 35 km away from Gangtok town on Gangtok – Nathula Highway...
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Rumtek Monastery / Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
A 24 km journey from Gangtok to the opposite hill the Rumtek Monastery or Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is located which is the seat of the Kagyu Order, one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist seat. The original monastery was built by one of...
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Namgayal Institute of Tibetology
This organization is dedicated to research and augmentation of Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Philosophy and religion as well as Mahayana Buddhism. It is the most prestigious of its liking in India and the treasure house of rare Tibetan, Sanskrit and Lepcha...
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Dro-dul Chorten (Stupa)
The Dro-Dul Chorten or Stupa is one of the most important Stupas of Sikkim, was built in 1945 by the Venerable Trullshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside the Chorten there are complete set of Dorjee Phurba ( Vajra Kilaya), a set of Kang oyur ...
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Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom (Institute of Cottage Industries)
This Institute is established with the aim to produce and promote the state’s traditional authentic arts and crafts and teaches the ancient crafts of Sikkim ( like Painting, Mask Making, Weaving and Wood Carving) to keep...
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Flower Show
The climate here in Gangtok is very favourable for growing flowers, especially delicate orchids. Government of Sikkim is organized Flower Show or Exhibition throughout the year in a very specialized garden which is just below the Institute of Tibetology or near the White Hall complex....
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Enchey Monastery
The name Enchey Monastery means “ Solitary Monastery” is an important seat of the Nyingma Order, is built with the blessed by Lama Drupto Karbo. This monastery was built with an intention that no other construction would be allowed of its vicinity.
Lama Drupto...
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Tashi View Point
Around 8 kms from Gangtok Tashi View Point located on the Gangtok – North Sikkim Highway offers the spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Siniolchu. Tashi View Point was built by late king of Sikkim - Sri Tashi Namgyal. This is basically a sunrise point to...
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Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok is a premises of a very small temple of Lord Ganesha, a deity worshipped by Hindus and located on a ridge at a distance of 7 kms from Gangtok. Ganesh Tok is popularly known as a superb view point which offers a bird’s-eye-view of sprawling Gangtok town and surrounding...
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Hanuman Tok
It is also another magnificient view point and around 11 kms away from Gangtok town. Ganesh Tok located on a bifurcation road of Gangtok – Nathula Highway is having temple of Lord Hanuman, a hindu deity and is maintained by Indian Army. Because of its locational advantage...
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Fambong Wild Life Sanctuary
Fambong Wild Life Sanctuary is located 25 kms away from Gangtok town with a designated area of 51.76 sq. km. This Sanctuary is enriched by Oak, Katus, Kimbu, Champa and Bamboo tree and ferns with a home of large number of Orchids, Rhododendron etc. Fambong Wild Life Sanctuary...
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Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial
Nestled in the high hills and at an elevation of 4,000 mt. or 13,123 ft on Nathu La – Jalep La road Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial has been built in the memory of Harbhajan Singh, a Sepoy in the 23rd Regiment, who died near the Nathu La during Indo – China...
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Nathu La
Nathu-La situated on the old Silk Route at an elevation of 14,200 ft and 56 kms away from Gangtok town is an important Indo – China border. Nathu La is one of the highest motorable routes in India and richly covered with varieties of alpine flora and fauna. Most part throughout the...
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Phodong Monastery
Perched on an altitude of 4500 ft Phodong Monastery is one of the six most important monasteries in Sikkim and located around 35 kms from Gangtok town on Gangtok – North Sikkim Highway. Phodong Monastery was built during the 2nd quarter of the 18th Century (Possibly...
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