Places To Visit In Gangtok

Scenic beauty, colorful orchids and glorious monuments make Gangtok a fairyland attraction for the tourists. Being a land of diverse culture and religions, the city welcomes people from all walks of life. The city is dotted with beautiful monasteries and other architectural wonders. Some of these monasteries delight you with their interesting stories and beautiful artistry. With its natural and cultural bounties, Gangtok is truly an ultimate holiday destination that promises a relaxing, laid back and enthralling holiday experience to the vacationists. Just like its magical appeal, the city is admired for its regional specialties that are sold like hot cakes in most of the shops. From handicrafts to handlooms to jewelry and lots more, the city has its own unique touch, which captivates the attention of every visitor. To explore the real essence of this city, its best to plan a visit to Gangtok. Trail down the write-up below to explore the tourist attractions in Gangtok.

Tourist Attractions In Gangtok

Deer Park
Deer Park, an important landmark in Gangtok, serves as an important attraction for the tourists. Also known as the 'Rustomji Park', this park is situated adjacent to the new secretariat building. As the name suggests, the park enclosure houses a large number of deer of different species. The beautiful statue of Lord Buddha within the premises gives the visitors a glimpse into his noble teachings. Adding to the exotic beauty of the statue is a butter lamp that burns continuously.

White Hall
The famous White Hall of Gangtok was built in the year 1932 in memory of Claude White, the first political officer of Sikkim. This place is admired even today for its historical value and beautiful architecture.

Himalayan Zoological Park
The 'Himalayan Zoological Park', situated near Ganesh Tok temple, is spread over an area of 205 hectares of land. If you want to explore the delights of nature, then there is no better place than this. So don't forget to visit the Himalayan Zoological Park on your trip to Gangtok. This park is the abode to a great variety of wild species including barking deer, civet cats, black deer, snow leopards, red pandas and spotted deer. Although jeeps are allowed for the first 3 km, you will need to walk through the roads to get the sight of animals further down.

Orchid Sanctuary
The 'Orchid Sanctuary' is a must-visit site in Gangtok. Famous for its rare and extensive collection of orchids from around the world, this flower sanctuary hosts nearly 454 species of orchids and is the ultimate place for nature lovers. You can enjoy the beauty of this place from Monday to Friday between 10 am to 4 pm.

Government Institute Of Cottage Industries
Situated near the main market area of Gangtok, the 'Government Institute of Cottage Industries', established during the reign of the Chogyals displays the major attractions of the region like authentic Sikkim handicrafts and arts made by local village artisans. Some of the specialties of the Sikkim, namely Thankas, Choksees, shades, carved tables, lamp-stands and other crafts are sold like hot cakes over here. Closed on all Sunday, second Saturdays and on all government holidays, the place remains open on all other days.

Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok is a small temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and is admired for its mystical powers. Situated on a small hill on the Gangtok-Nathula Road, the area provides a spectacular view of the Gangtok city, Raj Bhawan complex and Mt. Khangchendzonga. Adding to this refreshing splendor is a small garden of beautiful pine trees.