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Sikkim Tourism
Capital : Gangtok
Language : Nepali
Tourist season : March to August
Area : 7290 sq Km
The tiny state of Sikkim is cradled by Bhutan on the
east, Nepal on the west and Tibet on the north. Sikkim is situated amongst
the highest peaks of the Eastern Himalayas, along the higher reaches of
the Tista River Valley. An independent kingdom till 1975, Sikkim thereafter
joined the Indian Territory to become the 22nd state of the Indian Union.
Tourist Attraction of Sikkim
Tsomgo Lake
Tsomgo lake is only 40 kms. from Gangtok town and is situated at an altitude
of 12,210 ft.
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre :
The seat of the 17th Gyalwa Karma, late His Holiness Rangjung Rigpae Dorjee,
it is believed that the monastery, built in 1960 is a replica of the original
Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet. ( 24 kms from Gangtok).
Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies
Initiated by the late 16th Karmapa, the institute in housed in the adjoining
building of the Rumtek Monastery. The Jamyang Khang Primary School meant
for 5 years of primary monastic studies is also located here.
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
Very close by to Rumtek Monastery, and maintained by the parks and Gardens
unit of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim, the Garden
is an enchanting and soothing experience among the lush green vegetation,
rare plants and trees and certain species of Himalayan flowers and Orchids.
Permanent Flower Show
White Hall, Close by the White Memorial Hall and just below the Palace
Ridge park is the more recent Flower Show Hall. In recent years this show
has become quite popular and famous as there are flower exhibitions throughout
the year in accordance with the seasons and the flowers in bloom.
Enchey Monastery
An important seat of the Nyingma order, the Enchey Monastery meaning the
Solitary temple, was originally built with the solace that no other construction
would be allowed near it is built on the site blessed by Lama Druptob
Karpo, a tantric master known for his flying powers. This 200-year-old
Monastery has in its premises images of god, goddesses and other religious
objects. Every year around January 'Chaam' or religious masked dance is
performed with great fanfare for two days. it is situated adjoining the
Sinolchu Tourist Lodge, 3 kms from Gangtok Town.
Hanuman Tok
It is approximately 5½ km. from Gangtok town. A temple of God Hanuman,
worshipped by the Hindus. Besides offering prayers, one can enjoy the
scenic beauty of Gangtok town and have a satisfying glimpse of Mt Kanchendzonga,
which is snow clad.
Tashi View Point
Built by the late King of Sikkim Sri. Tashi Namgyal, it is situated 4
km from Gangtok town from where one can have a clear view of opposite
hills, besides Mt. Kanchandzonga. This site offers a breathtaking panorama
of the majestic Mt.Kanchandzonga and surrounding hills.
Ganesh Tok
It is a very small temple of Ganesh, a God worshipped by Hindus. It is
on a hillock on Gangtok-Nathula Road. A Sikkim Government nursery is just
nearby.
Saramsa Garden
About 14 kms from Gangtok is the Saramsa Garden, the home of Sikkim's
most exotic orchids and other rare tropical and temperate plants. Established
and maintained by the Department of Forest, it is an excellent recreation
and picnic spot.
Water Garden
Water Garden at Martam Khola is on the 31-A National Highway some 16 kms.
south of Gangtok. It is an ideal spot for picnic with a small swimming
pool for children.
Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre
It is a Tibetan refugee monastic institution established in 1961 by his
Eminence Luding Khen Rimpoche, Head of Ngorpa, sub-sect of the Sakya Order,
with the blessing of H.H. Sakya Trizin and H.H. the Dalai Lama. This is
the only monastery of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism in Sikkim. It
is located on a beautiful hill-top just 5 kms away from Gangtok Sikkim.
