Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim. We went there on march 2, 2011 from Delhi to Bagdogra airport (about 125 KM from Gangtok) by plane and from there by cab to Ttakshang Residency, Gantok. It is really a beautiful city. We roam around there at many places like..
One should go there as soon as possible in the day because whether can go bad early in the evening. So to avoid any mishap tourists are said to go back. Also one should take scarf, sweater, shoes with them as one has to move over snow.
Baba Mandir: Captain "Baba" Harbhajan Singh (August 3, 1941 – October 4, 1968) was an Indian army officer who died near the Nathula Pass in eastern Sikkim, India. He is revered by the soldiers of the Indian army, who have built a shrine in his honour.
Rope-way: There is a rope-way also that has three entry-exit points. It is of about 1 km. The lowest point is at Deorali market, mid point stop at Nam-Nang and the highest point is at Tashiling. One can enter from any point and return to same point after touching other two points. The whole journey provides spectacular view of Gangtok market, valleys, hills covered with trees that provides beautiful views.
Do-Drul Chorten Stupa: Do Drul Chorten is the biggest and the most important
stupa in Sikkim. This was built in the year 1945 under the supervision of late Truslshi Rimpoche. There are 108 prayer wheels (Mani-Lhakor) in this chorten with some holy inscription (mantras) engraved over them. The stupa is white in colour with a pointed golden spire erected on the top. The complex also has rooms for lamas studies. Outside this room one lama was sitting who on offer of money read some matras for future happiness.
Orchid Sanctuary: The Orchid Sanctuary is a must visit place in Gangtok. It is famous for its rare, varied and extensive collection of orchids and other Himalayan plants that are arranged in such a beautiful manner that it presents a wonderful flower show. So it also provides scenic views for photographs. This interesting place is open on Monday to Friday and every other Saturday from10 am to 4 pm.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: It is built in traditional style. It promotes research in Mahayana Buddhism and the language and tradition of Tibet. It has one of the world's largest collections of rare books and manuscripts on Mahayana Buddhism. It is a treasure of vast collection of rare but interesting Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues, Buddhist icons, priceless antiques , gorgeous thangkas, statues, masks, volumes in the form of Xylographs (document printed on wooden slabs),original teachings of the Lord Buddha and other eminent Buddhist scholars from all parts of the world and many other religious things like sacred objects like Kapali (a bowl made from a human skull), Carku (a flute made from a thigh bone). As far as it's collections are concerned, it is only one in India. It is a famous global center for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion. Visitors can also buy Buddhist religious books and Tibetan crafts from the Institute. The construction work of the institute is a noble memorial and an excellent example of the architecture of Sikkim.
M.G. Marg/Road & Lal Bazaar(Kanchanjunga Shopping Plaza): M.G. Road is the main market of Gangtok. Almost all the major Shops, Hotels, Restaurants are here on M.G. Road. In this zone vehicles are prohibited still it is the busiest place. Just below of it is another local market which is called as Lal bazaar.
Summit Ttakshang Residency: In Gangtok we stayed at Ttakshang Residency. The hotel is situated on the slope of a hill. It is very much approachable from M. G. Road so good for visitors to roam around there. It is an economic hotel, that offered us very good and delicious food . The rooms were cozy, comfortable and clean. The view from the window of room was wonderful. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable in local surroundings. Room Service was also good. Hotel manager, Ms Reshma was very friendly and helpful, she arranged our sight seeing very effectively. We enjoyed our stay in the hotel.
In all this was really wonderful trip, we enjoyed a lot.
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