Place to Visit

Nathula Pass that connects India with Tibet used to be an important trade route between two countries before 1962. This historical corridor was closed after the Indi-China war and now is a major attraction for Indian tourists. Located around 56 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula goes beyond […]

Tsongo Lake, at an altitude of 12,400 ft, is the prime attraction for the people visiting Gangtok. The ethereally beautiful alpine lake is 38 km from Gangtok and takes about 2 hours by car. A winding road takes you to Tsongo Lake close to the Tibet border through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs. The […]

At a distance of 7 km from Gangtok, this popular viewpoint gives a bird’s eye view of sprawling Gangtok town, along with Mt Kunchenjungha and Mt. Siniolchu. A cafeteria here serves hot tea, coffee and snacks. The view you get from here on a clear day is truly breathtaking. The snow peaks provide a perfect […]

This 200-year-old monastery is an important seat of the Nyingmapa order, was built by Lama DruptokKarpo, a tantric master known for his power of flying. Enchey Monastery has in its premise, images of gods, goddesses and other religious objects. Every year around January, a religious mask dance, known as “Chaam”, is performed with great fanfare […]

8 km away from Gangtok is the Himalayan Zoological Park. With an area of 205 hectares, this semi-natural environment is home to several Himalayan animals living in open enclosures in their natural habitat. If you are lucky, you might see the Red Panda, Sikkim’s state animal, along with Tibetan wolves, panthers, Civet cats or even […]

The Government Institute of Cottage Industry was set up in 1957 as a centre for the preservation and development of the traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim. It takes a few minutes to walk from the main Gangtok market. The emporium at the institute sells an array of local traditional Sikkimese items like Carpets, typical […]

A stroll in Ridge Park, a small stretch of flat land above Gangtok town, is an ideal way of spending your leisure hours. It stretches from the gates of the Historical Suklakhang Palace of the erstwhile Namgyal kings to the White Hall building, built in the memory of the first Political Officer of Sikkim. This […]

You must visit the Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology – the most prestigious research institute of its kind in the world. NIT has a treasure collection of rare Lepcha and Tibetan manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas (religious scroll painting). It also has an attractive museum and over 200 Buddhist icons. Established in 1958, this institute […]