India /Sikkim /North Sikkim /Lachung Phensang Monastery is 9 kilometres north of Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Edit Detail InformationEdit Phensong Monasery is one among the oldest. Buddhism has been a mainstay in Sikkim and of the many monasteries built here. There are over 300 monks within the religious residence and is one among the foremost visited […]
India /Sikkim /North Sikkim /Yumthang Valley Singba Rhodendron Sanctury is located in North Sikkim in the famous Lachung Valley at a distance of 137 km. from Gangtok. Edit Detail InformationEdit Singba Rhodendron Sanctury (Area – 43 sq. km and Alt 3048 – 4575 mts.) is bounded on its southern periphery by the Yumthang Valley known […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Tashiding Monastery located at a distance of 19 km to the south-east of Yuksom and 40 km from Gyalshing Valley Gangtok. Edit Detail InformationEdit Tashiding monastery literally meaning “The Devoted Central Glory”, is surrounded by prayer flags that flutter in the air. There are many chortens dedicated to some Chogyals […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Ranka Monastery (Lingdum Monastery) which is located about 20 kms from Gangtok town in east Sikkim. Edit Detail InformationEdit Ranka monastery is displayed in a large space with nice scenic views. Since it’s relatively a new religious residence and does not have much historical or strategic significance like Rumtek religious […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Shiv Mandir, Yumthang Valley, Gangtok, India. Edit Detail InformationEdit N.A. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit Attraction 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 […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India. Edit Detail InformationEdit Khangchendzonga refers to ‘five treasures of snow’ in native dialect. several peaks and glaciers surround this reserve. The parkland that carries the name of the peak is rich in flora and fauna. Khangchendzonga National Park could be a huge park […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Deer Park is located in close proximity to the Secretariat of Sikkim. Edit Detail InformationEdit Deer Park also referred to as Rustamji Park, is sort of a sanctuary to different species of ruminant and home to several species of Deer, that are brought from neighboring states and different elements of […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok Saramsa Garden is nestled between the hill slopes of Gangtok and Pakyong. The park is situated approximately 14 km away from the capital town on the Pakyong road. Edit Detail InformationEdit Saramsa Garden is a large stretch of landscaped garden. It’s ideal for leisure, recreation and picnic. And after all […]
India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Deorali Deorali Orchid Sanctuary and the Orchidarium situated off the main road to Rangpo. Edit Detail InformationEdit Deorali orchid Sanctuary in sikkim is illustrious for its rare and extensive collection of orchids. The noteworthy feature of the sanctuary is that the indisputable fact that the orchids in the reserve vary depending […]
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 […]