Top Local Sightseeing Points in and around Gantok to Explore
HANUMAN TOK
Hanuman Tok, located at the highest point in Gangtok local area, is a popular sightseeing attraction about 11 kilometres from the town. Established in 1968, it sits at an altitude of 7200 feet (2194 meters).
GANESH TOK
Ganesh Tok (top), is a significant and popular pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Ganesha, located among the peaceful hills of Gangtok. It is Situated at 7 km from the main town Mg. Marg.
PLANT CONSERVATORY
It also known as "Gangtok's Garden of Eden," is a vibrant botanical garden, located near Bulbulay, nestled in semi-wilderness on the road connecting Gangtok to Hanuman Tok or Ganesh Tok,
TASHI VIEWE POINT
Situated 8-10 km from the main town along the North Sikkim Highway, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas. This renowned spot provides spectacular sights of the majestic Kanchenjunga.
GONZNAG MONASTERY
Situated near Tashi Viewpoint in Gangtok, stands at an altitude of 6066 feet, making it a prominent attraction. The monastery holds significant importance for both tourists and locals.
BAKTHANG WATERFALLS
It is a beautiful natural attraction located on the North Sikkim Highway , 5 km from town, this amazing waterfall is famous for its calm beauty, with water falling smoothly over a cover of green creepers.
HANDICRAFTS & HANDLOOMS
It displays artworks and creations by local artists. It serves as an authentic warehouse for traditional handicrafts and handlooms, offering items like hand-woven carpets, blankets, shawls, thangkas, and many other local products.
FLOWER EXHIBITION CENTER
The centre fills with a lovely scents, displaying over 600 species of orchids, 30 types of rhododendrons, and many other plant varieties. Tourists can take a relaxed walk, admire the blooms, take stunning photographs.
ROPE-WAY (CABLE CAR)
This 15 to 20-minute ride provides tourists with stunning panoramic views of Gangtok town, lush green valleys, and, on clear days, the majestic Kanchenjunga mountain range, from a unique, traffic-free perspective.
INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY
It's dedicated to Tibetology, the academic study of Tibet's history, religion, language, and culture, and serves as one of the largest collections for Tibetan literature outside Tibet, holding over 60,000 Buddhist texts.
DO -DRUL CHORTEN (STUPA)
The Do Drul Chorten, a giant stupa, located just 2 km from the town center, and adjacent to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.and the stupa was constructed to dispel evil spirits and ensure the well-being of the royal family and citizens.
RUMTEK MONASTERY
the Dharma Chakra Centre, is situated approximately 23 km from Gangtok. It is renowned as the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwa Karmapa, the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the largest monastery in Sikkim.
RANKA MONASTERY
The monastery is renowned for its architectural splendor, featuring traditional Tibetan design with vibrant colors, intricate woodwork, and colorful prayer flags that flutter against the backdrop of the Himalayan peaks.
BAN JHAKRI WATERFALLS
The Banjhakri Falls is a prominent recreation center and tourist attraction situated about 7 km from Gangtok.
The name "Banjhakri" translates to "healer living in the woods", with "Ban" meaning forest and "Jhakri" meaning healer.
MINDROLLING MONASTERY
THIS Monastery in Sikkim, often referred to as Denjong Mindrolling, is a significant new seat established by the Mindrolling lineage in East India. Location and History in Sikkim: This branch of the monastery is located in Tumlong, Phodong, North Sikkim.
M.G. MARG
MG Marg is the vibrant heart and soul of Gangtok, it is a pedestrian-only street and a major highlight of Sikkim's tourism. It holds the unique distinction of being India's first spit, litter, plastic and smoking-free zone, with strict prohibitions.
ENCHEY MONASTERY
It is an important center for Tibetan culture and history. Located just over 2 km from town,. This major monastery in Sikkim, drawing visitors, particularly for its vibrant "Chaam" or religious masked dance held annually in December-January.