MG Marg
One of the most colorful and vibrant streets of Gangtok, MG Marg holds a special place in the hearts of the people here. The lit up roads and the infinite number of stores and eateries alongside gives you a chance to peek into the real hip culture of Gangtok. The wide variety that MG Marg offers ensures that you can take back some truly interesting souveniers back home.
Nathula Pass
Once part of the Silk Route, Nathu La, at an elevation of 14,450 feet is renowned for its diverse alpine flora and fauna. The road to Nathu La is one of the highest motorable roads in India, passing through Tsomgo Lake on its way.
Research Institute of Tibetology
This renowned centre for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion is a treasure house of rare thankas, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons and prized art objects.
Tsomgo Lake
It is a glacial lake some 40 kilometres away from Gangtok. Tsomgo is made of two words 'Tso' meaning "lake" and 'Mgo' meaning "head" which gives the literal meaning as "source of the lake.
Ranka Monastery
Located at Lingdum village, it was built by the present Gharwang Rinpoche who is the 12th incarnate of Zurmang Gharwang.
Ganesh Tok
Offering majestic views of the city far below, Ganesh Tok is dramatically framed by Mt. Kanchenjunga on one side and Mt. Siniolchu on the other.
Baba Mandir
Located between Nathula and Jelepla pass at an altitude of 13,123 ft and about 52kms from Gangtok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is popularly known as Baba Mandir. One usually covers this temple along with a visit to Tsongmo Lake or Nathula Pass.
Himalayan Zoological Park
Home to the elusive red panda - the cuddly state animal, barking deer, Himalayan black bear and others.