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 Bakthang Falls:
The first of the three point local sightseeing. This
small water fall is located about 20 minutes drive
from Gangtok enroute to Tashi View Point, you can
take about 10 minutes stop to enjoy the falls here. |
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 Tashi View Point.
The next point after Bakhthang falls is about 8Kms
drive from Gangtok town, Tashi View Point offers a
breathtaking view of the Mt. Khanchenjunga and its
ranges. Recommended for an early morning visit. You
can witness an early morning sunrise amidst the
majestic peaks sipping a hot coffee from the nearby
cafeteria. |
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 Ganesh Tok.
On the way back from Tashi View Point , is the last
of the three point sightseeings. Located on the top
of the hill about 7 Kms from Gangtok town, a small
Hindu temple of Ganesh also has a view point that
provides a panoramic view of Gangtok town. |
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Himalayan Zoological Park:
Located just adjacent to Ganesh Tok, Himalayan
Zoological Park or Bulbuley is a semi natural
habitat the houses Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Spotted
Deer, beers and several other Himalayan fauna. |
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web.jpg) Hanuman Tok:
About 11 Kms above Gangtok Town, Hanuman Tok is a
Hindu temple of Lord Hanuman situated at an altitude
of 7000ft. Being the highest point around Gangtok,
it offers a majestic views of Mt Kanchenjunga and
its ranges. |
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 Enchey Monastery
Located about 3 kilometers above Gangtok town,
Enchey Monastery is an important seat of the Nyingma
order, the Enchey Monastery meaning the Solitary
temple, was originally built with the solace that no
other construction would be allowed near it is built
on the site blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric
master known for his flying powers. This
200-year-old Monastery has in its premises images of
god, goddesses and other religious objects. |
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 Flower Exhibition Centre
Located at an enchanting Ridge Park, close to White
Hall, just below the Palace. This is popular
sightseeing point displaying variety of Orchids and
and other ornamental Himalayan Fauna. Timing: 10:00
to 4:00. |
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 Hurr Hurray Dara
Located near Sikkim Legislative Assembly, an easy
walk from MG Marg will lead you to Hur Hurray Dara.
A small view point amidst peaceful surroundings
offers breathtaking views of surrounding valleys and
gorges. An easy escapade from city bustles. |
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 Do-Drul Chorten ( Stupa)
Located amidst a peaceful surroundings near Deorali,
Do-Drul Chorten was built by Trulshi Rimpoche, head
of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1940s.
Inside this stupa, there are complete mandala sets
of Dorjee Phurba (Bajra Kilaya), a set of Kan-gyur
relics ( Holy Books), complete 'Zung'( mantras) and
other religious objects. The Chorten is surrounded
by Chorten Lakhang, where there are two huge statues
of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). |
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 Directorate of Handloom and
Handicraftstre/ Cottage Industries About 1 Kilometer
above Gangtok, Directorate of Handicrafts and
Handlooms was started during the time of the
Chogyals of Sikkim, to protect and propagate the
craft and skills of local and village artisans. You
will find variety of traditional handcrafts,
furniture, handlooms carpets and other products
which can be taken as souvenirs from Sikkim Closed
on Sundays, all government holidays, second
Saturdays |
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 Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Also located close to Dro dul Chorten at Deorali ,
the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is one of the
most prestigious depository of Tibetan literature,
rare manuscripts, paintings, thangkas, statues and
religious objects and other works of art and
history. It is renowned worldwide as a centre for
study of Buddhist philosophy and religion. A brain
child of late Chogyal of Sikkim, Palden Thondup
Namgyal Timings 10:00 am to 4 pm every day. |
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 Gangtok Ropeway
20 minutes of thrilling ride from Deorali to
Tashiling and back provides a breathtaking bird’s
eye view of Gangtok town. The Ropeway has 3
terminals – Deorali, Namnang and Tashiling.A usual
boarding point is Deorali and Namnang. The tariffs
for adult is Rs 50 and Child is Rs.30.Timings: 10 am
to 5:00 pm. |
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 Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
About 45 minutes drive from Gangtok along some of
the prettiest areas around,Takes you to Rumtek.
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the most important
seat of Kagyukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. The
Centre houses some of the worlds most important
religious scriptures and rare objects. |
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 Shanti viewpoint
On the way back from Rumtek, you take a brief stop
at Shanti View point. An enchanting viewpoint that
offers magnificent panorama of Gangtok town. |
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 Botanical Garden
Very close by to Rumtek Monastery, and maintained by
the parks and Gardens unit of the Forest Department
of the Government of Sikkim, the Garden is an
enchanting and soothing experience among the lush
green vegetation, rare plants and trees and certain
species of Himalayan flowers and Orchids. |
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 Tshangu Lake
About two and half hours drive (40 kms) from Gangtok
through rugged and steep alpine terrain will bring
you to prestine Tshangu Lake. Situated at an
altitude of 12,400 ft, this lake is considered as
one of the most holy lakes of Sikkim.. The lake is
bout 1 km. long and oval in shape, 50ft. Deep. About
1 hour stoppage at this lake will allow you to
experience enjoyable yak rides to the other side of
the lake. You can also hire snow boots, jackets and
gloves from here if you are heading for Nathula or
Baba Mandir. |
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 Nathula Pass:
About 13 Kms drive higher up the mountains passing
through couple of army check posts will bring you to
Nathula. Located at the altitude of 14,400 ft,
Nathula marks the international border between India
and China in the Tibetan Plateau. Nathula is one of
the highest motorable roads.after you board off the
vehicle, you will have to take a slight walk through
the road and then the flight of stairs lead you to
the pinnacle of Indian post.. Just a line of Barbed
wire fence demarket the international border between
two Asian giants. On the border you wil have an
opportunity to shake hands and even take picture
with Chinese army. Little below the Indian post,
Indian army runs a cafetaria where relish hot
pakoras, tea and snacks. There is also a telephone
booth for you to call home from 14,400 ft. On the
way back, don't forget to bring back a Certificate
of Visit with your photograph at 14,400 feet which
the Indian army provides on the payment of Rs75 |
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 Baba Harbhajan Temple or Baba
Mandir:
On your way back from Nathula, you take a short
diversion after about five kms decent to visita Baba
Mandir. Builtin memory of Captain Harbhajan Singh,
who myseriously vanished from the camp while on duty.The fellow soldiers believe that he is still on
guard and is omnipresent. |
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