Location: Gangtok
Top Things to do in Gangtok
Things to do in Gangtok, Sikkim: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town. Some of the key places to visit include Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point and the local bazaar, Lal Bazaar.
Restaurants in Gangtok
1. Ranka Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By rpdjans - Chennai (Madras), India
IT is such a calm and serene place to visit. WE were the first to visit. We reached there on our return from gangtok in the morning by 9AM. It was such a sight to behold and have the monastery all for yourself Monks do stay there and there is such good view for mountains and breeze all around. A stretch of road to the monastery is not so good though that doesn't matter when you get such amazing views.
2. Shiv Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By JharnaS10 - Mumbai, India
The Yumthang valley is breathtakingly beautiful and a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and the huge statue of the Destroyer(Shiva is the Destroyer, Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Preserver in Hindu mythology) is sight to be seen!!
3. Phensang Monastery
4. Do Drul Chorten Stupa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By Designerplanet - Patna, India
Do Drul Chorten has One main Stupa and 6 or 7 small stupas around it. It is located on TOP a hill and is located close to the Institute of Tibetology - another important landmark near Gangtok. If you visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, chances are you will visit this stupa a few minutes walk uphill. Said to comprise magical powers to ward off evil, this is another heritage sight of buddhist faith. In case, you are not interested in either the aspects of faith or history associated, consider skipping. The sight of diligent monks filling up butter lamps and spinning prayer wheels offers a serendipity of its own. Please ensure you maintain due diligence of being quite and behaving dignified to respect the sanctity of this place.
5. Enchey Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By Travel_Revival - Melbourne, Australia
By sheer chance, we visited on the day of the annual Detor Cham, a colourful masked and costumed dance festival. Absolutely amazing and we feel very privileged to have witnessed this ancient ceremony. This is held on the 18th and 19th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, which is in January/February.
6. Phensong Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
7. Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
