GANGTOK - EAST SIKKIM, Points of interest ||Top 10 places to visit within n around Gangtok in a day.

Explore the famous destinations of Gangtok city in one day...

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim.Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok,is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Kanchenjunga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through the state...

Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Points of interest:- Top 10 places in n around Gangtok city in a day :--

1. TASHI VIEW POINT :- a scenic beauty from where travelers can get a view of the magnificent Mount Siniolchu and Mount Kanchenjunga. This spot also serves as an amazing picnic place .

2. GANGTOK ROPEWAY:- Known to be one of the top thrilling things to do in Gangtok, Gangtok Ropeway offers not only an exhilarating experience but also a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the valley below.

3. GANESH TOK:- a small Ganesh temple and a viewpoint in Gangtok. Situated on top of a hill, the quaint place has mind-stirring views of the Kanchenjunga hill .

4. ENCHEY MONASTERY:- meaning 'the solitary temple' is a holy pilgrimage spot for the Buddhists situated in a magical wonderland surrounded by natural beauty. The presence of tall pine trees, flower meadows and the beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga Hills, gives the devotees a feeling of being in the middle of a serene and blessed environment.

5. PLANT CONSERVATORY :- the conservatory is merely an exotic garden growing naturally on the hillside and home to beautiful ponds and bridges and surrounded in greenery wherever the eyes go. With a backdrop of the mighty Himalayas, this Plant Conservatory’s picturesque setting is worth a visit.

6. HANUMAN TOK:- a very famous temple of Gangtok which is named after Lord Hanuman and is maintained by the Indian Army. The temple also gives an amazing view of the Kanchenjunga peak which is the third highest peak in the world.

7. Do- DRUL CHORTEN :- a Buddhist stupa complex constructed in 1945

8.NAMGYAL INSTITUTE 0F TIBETOLOGY :- A museum and library dedicated to Tibetan culture, language and history.

9. HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK :- the place for all the wildlife lovers, one gets an amazing view of the Mount Kanchenjunga from here.

10. MAHATMA GANDHI MARG (MG Marg) :- a pedestrian only avenue which forms the main shopping spot.