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In and Around

PLACES TO VISIT IN GANGTOK

The vibrant street life of Gangtok includes colourful small shops offering a variety of goods, illuminated by bright street lights

 

MG MARG

MG Marg, one of Gangtok's most colourful and vibrant streets, has a special place in the hearts of the local residents. The lit-up roads and an infinite number of stores and eateries along the way allow you to experience Gangtok's true hip culture. MG Marg's extensive selection ensures that you can bring home some truly unique souvenirs.

A hairpin bend near the mountains in Gangtok

 

NATHULA PASS

Nathu La, at an elevation of 14,450 feet, was once part of the Silk Route and is known for its diverse alpine flora and fauna. The road to Nathu La is one of India's highest national highways, passing through Tsomgo Lake along the way.

The entrance of the Research Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok

 

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY

This renowned Buddhist philosophy and religion research center is a treasure trove of rare thankas, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons, and prized art objects.

A lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains

 

TSOMGO LAKE

It is a glacial lake located about 40 kilometers from Gangtok. Tsomgo is made of two words 'Tso' meaning "lake" and 'Mgo' meaning "head" which gives the literal meaning of "source of the lake.”

Ranka Monastery's stunning architecture

 

RANKA MONASTERY

Ranka Monastery was built by the current Gharwang Rinpoche, the 12th incarnate of Zurmang Gharwang, and is located in Lingdum village.

Facade view of Ganesh Tok

 

GANESH TOK

Ganesh Tok is dramatically framed by Mt. Kanchenjunga on one side and Mt. Siniolchu on the other, offering majestic views of the city far below.

External view of Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

 

BABA MANDIR

Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, popularly known as Baba Mandir, is located between Nathula and Jelepla passes at an elevation of 13,123 feet and approximately 52 kilometers from Gangtok. This temple is usually visited in conjunction with a visit to Tsomgo Lake or Nathula Pass.

A red panda walking on a tree branch in the Himalayan Zoological Park

 

HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK

It is the habitat of the elusive red panda, the state's cuddly animal, as well as the Himalayan black bear and barking deer.

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