Places To Visit In Gangtok

Snow laden highlands, serene lakes, and appealing valleys – stunning landscapes of Gangtok form a magical collage that allures tourists from all around. The capital city of Sikkim is a mesmerizing hill station sitting in the lap of Eastern Himalayas. With the kind of natural beauty that Gangtok has, it becomes irresistible to keep one from exploring these beautiful places to visit in Gangtok.

Rumtek Monastery – Rumtek monastery is one of the most popular places to visit in Gangtok. The monastery belongs to the Kagyu sect of Buddhists who started living in Tibet in the 12th century. It is one of the chief and magnificent monasteries in Sikkim. The style and structure resemble the original one located in Tsurphu, Tibet.

Namchi – Namchi means top of the sky. It is one of those tourist places to see in Gangtok that offers picturesque view of the Khangchendzonga range and the Rangit valley simultaneously. The 135 feet high statue of Guru Padmasambhava, perched upon the valley in Samdruptse at Namchi, is a famous attraction amongst tourists.

 

Kabi Town – The small settlement is historically significant as the friendship agreement between the Lepcha chief Te Kung Tek and the Bhutia chief Khey Bum Sar was signed here. There is also a small monastery in Kabi.


Phurchachu Reshi Hot Spring – The hot spring is located near a cave called Kadosangphu, about 135 km away from Gangtok. The water gushing out of the hot spring is rich in sulphur and has medicinal value.

PhurchachuReshi-Hot-Spring
PhurchachuReshi-Hot-Spring


Lachung – Lachung is located at the junction of Lachen and Lachung River — at an altitude of 9,600 ft. Lachung means small pass and this one has a base of Indian army and has been described by foreign travellers as ‘most picturesque village of Sikkim.’

Places to visit in Gangtok are alluring attractions that guarantee a soothing holiday amidst tallest peaks, frozen lakes, rhododendrons beautiful monasteries.

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