Scenic in Gangtok, Sikkim

Gangtok Scenic

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Do Drul Chorten Stupa Heritage, Nature

Famous for: Being one of the main stupas in Gangtok


It is a stupa which was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, the head of the Nyingma. A complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur relics and other religious objects are found inside the stupa. There are 108...

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Kabi Lungchok Heritage, Nature

Famous for: Stunning picturesque and lush greenary


Situated at 17 km from Gangtok on the highway of north Sikkim is this historic place Kabi Lungchok. A historic accord between the Bhutia chief Khey-Bum-Sar and the Lepcha chief Te-Kung-Tek was c...

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Nathula Pass Land, Nature

Famous for: Trekking and scenic views


Situated on the border of India and China, Nathula Pass is popularly known as the silk route. It was one of the most important routes of trade between the silk traders from Tibet and Sikkim. The...

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Phensong Monastery Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Sacred pilgrimage spot for Buddhists and also offers panoramic views


Located on a mild slope extending from Kabi to Phodong in north Sikkim, the monastery was built in the year 1721 during the period of Jigme Pawo. It is one of the significant monasteries for the...

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Ganesh Tok Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Small but quite popular for religious beliefs


This temple is very small but is a very popular temple in the city. Ganesh Tok is located at a distance of 7 km from Gangtok and just next to the television tower on the hillock of Gangtok. The ...

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Rumtek Monastery Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Religious belief and amazing views


The monastery is located on the hilltop facing the city of Gangtok. This monastery is located 24 km away from Gangtok. The Rumtek Monastery is also known as the Dharma Chakra Centre. This is the...

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Sa Ngor Chotshog Centre Nature

Famous for: Its wonderful location on hilltop and is suppose to be crown of Sikkim


The Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre is considered to be the crown of Sikkim. Spread at a length of approximately 5 kilometers, it is bestowed with unparalleled beauty and splendour. With its unparallele...

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Changu Lake Nature, Water

Famous for: Mesmerizing views and stunning picturesques


Situated at a height of 12310 feet on the Nathu La highway, the lake is also known as Tsomgo Lake. The lake is located at a distance of 35 kilometres away from Gangtok.  This Changu Lake is...

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Peiling Nature

Famous for: Scenic views and for calm and peace atmosphere


Located 125 km away from Gangtok, Pelling is widely known for the splendid view of the snow-crested mountains of Kanchenjunga. Pelling is located at an altitude of 6,800 ft above the sea level. ...

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Menmecho Lake Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Fishing and stunning views


This is one of the finest lakes in Sikkim, which is located in the eastern region of Sikkim and in between the mountain ranges below Jelepla Pass. Just at a distance of 20 kilometers before the ...

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Yuksom Nature, Water

Famous for: Scenic spot with mind-boggling waterfall


The place was the former capital of Gangtok and is situated about 33 km from Pelling. The name Yuksom means the meeting point of the three Lamas. Located at an altitude of 1,780 metre, the place...

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Saramsa Garden Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Lush greenary and cool atmosphere


The garden is famous for the wide range of orchid species that blossoms here. The Saramsa Garden is also known as Ipecac Garden and is preserved by the forest department of the Sikkim government...