India /Sikkim /West Sikkim /Rabdentse

Rabdentse Ruins is located near Pemayangtse Monastery, Gangtok, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Rabdentse is regarded as an archeological site that really peeps into the history of Sikkim. Rabdentse ruins are preserved by the Indian archaeologic Society. Today, the ruins of this ex-capital of Sikkim act as a tourer attraction reminding the royal side of this place. Rabdentse Ruins are not discernible from the main road. The place is definitely accessible from Pemayangtse religious residence or you may trek through a two km path amidst the forest that starts from Pelling and goes until Geyzing. While strolling on this path, you would undoubtedly get pleasure from the inexperienced thick forest around. Actually, it lies a bit below Pemayangtse cloister and the same path takes you to the religious residence too. you’ll simply trace plain eagle, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Rufous-capped Babbler, Black-eared shrike Babbler and Dark-breasted Rosefinch while walking through the forest. On reaching the site, you’ll see the ruins of the Palace that wont to be the abode of Sikkim monarchs. From the top of the monument, you’ll witness the picturesque sight that scans across the subterranean vale to the difficult heights of Khangchendzonga. This panorama is incredible and something that might become a unforgettable a part of your reminiscences. Tourists come back to visit these palace ruins to get the glimpse of Sikkim’s history, while enjoying the putting landscape still.

Rabdentse Ruins, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Rabdentse Ruins, destroyed by the invasions of Nepalese army, was the second capital of former kingdom of Sikkim till 1814. During the period from 1670 to 1814, the state was under the rule of king of Sikkim from this place. At present, the ruins of palaces and chortens can be seen.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022 ; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Do-Drul Chorten Stupa is Placed Near Tibetology Institute and Gangtok Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Do-Drul Chorten embraces the whole ‘Mandala’ sets of ‘Dorjee Phurba’ (Bajra Kilaya), one set of ‘Ka-gyur’, full ‘zung’ (mantras), relics and different non secular items. In shut proximity of this ‘chorten’, there don’t seem to be but 108 ‘Mani-Lhakor’ (Prayer Wheels). Actually, turning of these wheels implies that the person should chant the mantras engraved on them. while turning the wheels, it is aforesaid “hail to the jewel in the lotus”. this is often spoken to summon ‘Bodhisattva’. The illustrious Do Drul Chorten encompasses a gold plated steeple. The Chorten is encircled by Chorten Lhakhang and Guru Lhakhang that boast of the 2 large statues of Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). One will see young and old lamas finding out and dealing in the advanced of Do Drul Chorten. Pilgrims from all over the state come to pay their court at this sanctified stupa near Gangtok in Sikkim.

Do-Drul Chorten Stupa, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Do-Drul Chorten Stupa was inbuilt 1945, below the direction of late Truslshi Rimpoche, who was the head of Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Do Drul Stupa was built in compliance with the desire discovered by Dud-Zom Rinpoche in 1944.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Do-Drul Chorten Stupa : +91-3592-201634.
• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Sikkim is close to Rumtek Monastery Sikkim, which is just 24 km from Gangtok in Sikkim, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden is a lush green expanse of land that enchants guests with its serene beauty. The Garden encompasses rare plants, trees and various species of flowers including Orchids of Himalayan region. Nehru botanical garden includes dense temperate forests of Oak too. It has not but 50 different kinds of tree species. The big selection of plants and flowers is commonly thought to be the result of variation of altitude from 1800 mts to 2200 mts. The Garden is a concoction of well-nursed tropical and temperate plants. A huge greenhouse has been erected in the garden, wherever different kinds of Orchids are mature. With the intention of merriment for kids, a small recreational space has been made in the company of merry-go-round, swings and see-saw. in the mountainous region of Sikkim, Nehru botanical garden is actually a tasting treat for plant lovers. in general terms, the garden has been able to retain the position of a perfect picnic spot. A concrete pavement across the garden results in the hidden areas of the park and assures a stress-free saunter. On the opposite hill, one can see the rambling town of Gangtok.

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden was established in 1987, and the land is maintained by the Forest Department of the Govt of Sikkim beneath its unit of Parks and Gardens. Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden embraces several kinds of botanic species.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Instutute of Tibetology is situated at Deorali, in the south of central Gangtok. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Instutute of Tibetology homes a museum, a Tibetan library and a general reference centre. This fantastic museum housed in a very ancient Tibetan-style mansion boasts a jaw-dropping assortment of artefacts associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and Tibetan Culture. The library on the first floor homes precious Buddhist tomes, some qualitative analysis back many hundred years. The publication sales counter at intervals the building sells a group of documentaries on Sikkimese rituals and culture. Additional up on an equivalent road is that the Do-Drul Chorten , an outsized white Tibetan temple encircled by dormitories for novice monks and glass-walled galleries with unnumberable flaming butter lamps burning at intervals. The institute sits in a very park and is handily near the lower station of Damodar ropeway , a compartment running to the Secretariat ridge with nice views of city.

Instutute of Tibetology (Namgyal Institute), Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Instutute of Tibetology is found on the site that was given by the late king of Sikkim, Sir Tashi Namgyal in memory of his departed son Paljor Namgyal. The foundation stone of the Institute was laid on 10th february, 1957 by the ordinal Dalai Lama and was inaugurated by Pandit statesman on 1st October, 1958. The Institute is beautifully settled in sylvan surroundings and intensive grounds.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10am – 4pm

Closed OnEdit

Sundays, Public holidays and Second Saturdays of every month.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : ₹10

Kids Rs. : ₹10

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : ₹10

Kids Rs. : ₹10

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Arthur’s Multicuisine Restaurant ;  Tibet Road, Opposite Enchay Compound, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India. ; Ph/M –  91-97331-47971 ; Food Serve –  Tibetan.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Photography is not allowed inside, but you can take a picture through the open door.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms Located at a distance of half kilometer from the main market of Gangtok. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Directorate of handloom & Handicrafts is that the main department store within the capital city. Most of the handloom and handicraft items created within the state square measure fantastically showcased here. These are, thanka paintings, carpets, handlooms, wood incised and painted items, wood masks, cane and bamboo works, traditional hats and caps, multi-craft items, embroidered product and stuffed dolls. The directorate has twenty eight centers everywhere the state and also one department store in Sikkim House, New Delhi.

Handicraft & Handloom

HistoryEdit

Directorate of Handicrafts & handlooms is the recent name given to the old Handloom and Handicrafts Centre of Sikkim. the centre is also called the Govt Institute of Cottage Industries (GICI). Established in 1957, the board has AN retail store from wherever you can purchase all kinds of handicraft at nominal value. The Institute was founded throughout the reign of the Chogyals of Sikkim. The undertaking started with the intention to preserve and propagate the art & craft skills of the local artisans.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

Sunday

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Cafe Culture ;  Secretariat Road, Below Royal Palace, Ground Floor, Hotel Pandim, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India. ; Ph/M –  +91-81162-20686; +91-98326-15236 ; Food Serve –  Chinese, Indian, Nepalese.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms : +91-94341-37131.
• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022 ; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Pemayangtse Monastery is situated in West Sikkim at Gyalshing, about 140 km from Gangtok. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pemayangtse cloister (Monastery) is one in every of the foremost famed pilgrimage centres. This cloister belongs to the Nyingma order and additionally, all the opposite monasteries happiness to Nyingma orders are set in Sikkim are subordinates to Pemayangtse monastery. There are many spiritual idols, pictures and objects of worship gift within the religious residence, most of that are precious and glorious for his or her oldness. additionally, a picket sculpture is placed on the highest floor of this monastery. This picket structure represents the Maha Gurus Heavenly Palace, that is thought as Sanghthokpalri. It took around five years to complete this sculpture and was accomplished by the Dungzin Rimpoche.

Pemayangtse Monastery, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Pemayangtse cloister was created in seventeenth century AD by Lhatsun Chenpo. Initially, it absolutely was alittle Lhekhang. throughout the rule of third Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal, the cloister was extended and reconstructed by the third reincarnate of Lhatsin Chenpo, Jigme Pawo. At present, there are around 108 monks during this monastery, most of that are from leading Buddhist family residing in geographic area.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Enchey Monastery Road, Dichenling Area, Gangtok, Sikkim. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Enchey Monastery is one in all the most vital monasteries of Sikkim. This monastery is found terribly near the Sinolchu traveler Lodge and also the TV Tower in Gangtok. This monastery is found in an exceedingly dense wood and one will read the Kanchendzonga vary. This old Buddhist monastery was designed throughout the reign of Thutob Namgyal. The monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa order and concerning two hundred years old. This monastery has numerous pictures of Gods, Goddesses. This monastery has concerning ninety monks. The three Gods that are worshiped here area unit Buddha, Norse deity law and Guru Padmasambhava.

Enchey Monastery Gangtok

HistoryEdit

The name ‘Enchey Monastery’ means that solitary cloister and yet one more legend says that the place is sacred for the presence of the protecting deities – Khangchendzonga and Yabdean at intervals the place. of these riveting legends have provided this lovely place of worship, a special place within the hearts of the folks of Gangtok and different devotees, who believe the powerful deities at intervals the gompa can fulfill needs of one and all. According a legend, this cloister (Monastery) which belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism is present in a exceedingly|in a very} location that was blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, an expert during a Tantric art of Buddhism with flying powers and that he set a small cloister within the place, having come flying from the Maenam Hill in South Sikkim.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Hotel Golden Pagoda ;  Hotel Golden Pagoda, M.G.Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim, India. ; Ph/M –  91-3592-206928 ; Food Serve –  Multi-Cuisine Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Seven Sister Waterfalls is located 32 km away from Gangtok on the National Highway leading to North Sikkim. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Seven Sister Falls is a picturesque and beautiful place to be visited in Gangtok. One will get the magnificent read of the seven waterfalls lying next to every alternative, that becomes actually alive particularly throughout monsoon season. Favorite among picnickers, this superb Mother Nature’s creation is value a visit.

Seven Sister Waterfalls, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Ban Jhakri Falls is located on the route to Ranka Monastery and nearly 4 kilometers from Gangtok. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ban Jhakri Falls Energy Park, lies amidst a lush inexperienced valley cover two acres, encircled by trees and a gushing mountain watercourse. The park includes a falls and has well ordered out trails to wander along with gazebos placed at convenient spots to soothe weary legs whereas the eyes can still marvel over the gushing streams and falls. Sikkimese styled foot bridges add more color to the myriad hued park adorned with exotic flowers of large choice. A dragon-adorning splash pool beckons longingly at youngsters who can splash concerning, whereas the exhibition centre additionally doubles as a eating house. designated fishing spots on the stream additional supply visitors an opportunity to dwell over life matters whereas looking forward to a bite of the local trout. The Park includes a religion theme. Hence, whereas the placement of the Park penetrating the forest spreads seeks to enhance the essence of the occult and also the unknown, the place itself is suffering from ethnic sculptures and figurines of the Jhakri culture.

Ban Jhakri Falls, Gangtok, Sikkim

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

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India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok

Hanuman Tok is situated approximately 5 km rising from White Hall on a bifurcating road of the Gangtok–Nathula highway. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Hanuman Tok in Sikkim itself provides fantastic photographic views of the Khangcendzonga. The covering mountain peaks look heavenly from this temple. From the Hanuman Tok, one may read the distant waterworks of Selep, the main supply of drink in the entire town of Gangtok. The Hanuman Tok stands at a height of some hundreds feet on top of the Gangtok town. Hanuman Tok temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman most renowned temple in geographic region.managed and maintained by a division of army department of Republic of India holidaymaker will get pleasure from stunning read of gangtok town at the side of the close hills. on this cremation ground the mortal remains of members of the family of former namgyal folk were dropped at flame. here is worship of god Hanuman by native individuals and a few foreigner peoples.

Hanuman Tok, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Hanuman Tok has been managed by a division of the Indian Army and may be ascertained to be fully neat and clean. close this spot, the “royal incineration grounds of Lukshyama is found, wherever the mortal remains of the members of the previous Namgyal folk were confined to the flame.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
• Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
• Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.

HelplineEdit

• Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
• Fire : 101/202001/202022.
• Ambulance : 102/222944.

Gallery

View All Sight of Gangtok … Click Here

Kanchenjunga Mountain

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