About Gangtok
Gangtok, capital of Sikkim in India’s Eastern Himalayas, captivates with its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and serene ambiance. Monasteries like Enchey and Rumtek offer spiritual sanctuaries amidst harmonious Tibetan Buddhist and Sikkimese traditions, while the city leads in eco-friendly policies and sustainable tourism practices, showcasing its commitment to environmental conservation.
Gangtok
Watch the magic of the Himalayas when the sun rises over the Kanchenjunga range and the snow covered peaks slowly turn a pale pink and then a deeper orange against a bright cerulean sky. Along the hill slopes the multicoloured prayer flags snap…
Buddhism in Sikkim
The great teacher Gautama Buddha lived and preached in India over two thousand six hundred years ago. In the fifth century BCE Gautama Buddha walked by the banks of the Ganga River along the dusty paths of the kingdom of Magadha in present day…
Monasteries
The monasteries or gompas of Sikkim welcome you with an ambience of calmness and peace. The air echoes to the serene chant of mantras, as people pray with flowers and incense, circle the chortens and spin the prayer wheels as the prayer flags flutter across the sky…
Festivals In Sikkim
As people gather in the courtyard of a monastery the pipes, cymbals and drums begin to play. Then the monk dancers appear clad in flowing robes wearing the wild, colourful masks with fierce faces and weave their magic.
Trekking & Nature
Sikkim nestles in the lap of nature and it is the perfect place to visit if you want to savour the joys of studying the flora and fauna of a hill landscape. There are many trekking trails wending their way through a magnificent landscape….
Travelling to Gangtok
Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayas. It is 97 km north-east of Darjeeling, 114 km north-east of Siliguri and 720 km north of Kolkata. It is a three hour drive from Kalimpong and four hours from Darjeeling and Siliguri. Within Sikkim all the travel has to be by road…
