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Gangtok Tour   by Sanjog

The topographical location on the lower Himalayas makes Sikkim an ecological hotspot and one of the three eco-regions of India. It is tiny and enchanting state having wide variety of flora and fauna. The attributes of lush green forests, clear and frothing river, steep valleys and snow capped mountain peaks make Sikkim one of the enchanting travel destinations of incredible India. This thumb shaped state on the foothills of the Himalayas is also known for its diverse ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition.

Fascinating Attractions:

Gangtok:

It is the capital city of Sikkim, dotted with the Buddhist monasteries where one can see beautiful prayer flags whipping in the breeze through out the city. This is a beautiful hill station whose spectacular location provides excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga. During the visit one can see the fine blend of traditional Buddhist culture and sprawling modern culture. This place is also renowned for its wonderful orchids and during every spring an orchid festival and flower show are held to celebrate the exotic bloom of flowers. It is an eclectic place that gives unique travels experience to visitors.

Some other prominent attractions of the region are:

Rumtek Monastery:

It is one of the most cherished pilgrimage sites of Buddhists. It is located 24 km from Gangtok amidst lofty mountains and soothing waterfalls. The Rumtek Monastery is known for the Kagyu school of Buddhism which was built in the 16th century, with the financial assistance of the fourth King of Sikkim, under the supervision of Wangchuk Dorje, the 9th Karmapa. The Golden Stupa in the monastery encompasses the relics of the 16th Karmapa. This monastery hosts various Tibetan festivals throughout the year and the popular one is Tse-Chu Chaam annual dance festival held on the 10th day in the month of June.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology:

Also known as the Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology (SRIT), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is one of the leading institutes which has the world's largest collected works and rare manuscripts of Mahayana Buddhism. The museum of this institute houses more than 200 Buddhist icons, antique paintings, thangkas, statues, shrines, tapestries, masks and other religious works of the Tibetan Art. This Institute was named after Late Palden Thondup Namgyal (the Chogyal of Sikkim).

Gangtok has several places of tourist delight. Some of these are famous for their scenic beauty and some are known for their cultural importance. The other famous places of tourist attractions include Labrang Monastery, Deer Park, Phurchachu Reshi Hot Spring and many more.

The beauty of the mystic Gangtok can be enjoyed throughout the year but the best time to visit is between March to late May and October to Mid-December.

The diversified beauty of nature and culture of Gangtok makes it one of the ranked tourist destinations of Sikkim North East India

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The magnificent diffusion of lofty snow capped mountains, lush green vegetation and beautiful rivers make Sikkim an enchanting place of North East India. The Sikkim Tour gives ample exposure to its natural beauty along with the adventurous sport activities like trekking and river rafting. The tourists from different parts of the globe throng to this place to learn the Mahayana form of Buddhism and its colourful Gompas (Buddhist Monasteries).

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