East Sikkim

Capital – Gangtok
The East Sikkim District is undoubtedly the most important district, in terms of tourism as well as politics of Sikkim. Gangtok, being the headquarters of district, dominates the region with its administrative powers and also beauty. Once again, Gangtok becomes the center of attraction owing to its status of being capital of Sikkim.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. If you are scheduling to visit Sikkim, Gangtok in the east district would become your impeccable host and certainly engage you in its resplendent splendor.

The people of this region are really warm and affectionate. Tourism is the main source of income for these people; however some of them are affianced in agriculture. In the East Sikkim district, there are many attractions to visit on your tour. Gangtok is the first attraction, whose exquisiteness is really hard to mention in a few words. You can visit many destinations in and around Gangtok. East district is not very big that is why, for your convenience, we have given the distance and recommended transport from Gangtok.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Places to visit

Government Institute of Cottage Industry
It is now known as the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms as well as the Government Institute of Cottage Industries(GICI). Started during the time of the Chogyals of Sikkim, as a venture to preserve, protect and propagate the authentic Sikkimese arts, handicrafts and skills of local and village artisans, it has become one of the major attractions for people visiting Sikkim where beautiful souvenirs like carpets, hand carved tables (choktses), traditional handcrafts, furniture, handlooms carpets and other products are produced & exhibited for sale.Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology (SRIT):
Technology(SRIT), has since become one of the most prestigious depository of Tibetan literature, rare manuscripts, paintings, thangkas, statues and religious objects and other works of art and history.
This institute was established to promote research on the language and traditions of Tibet as well as the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.There are about 30 thousand volumes, mostly xylographs, (xylographs are documents that are printed using wooden slabs that have the matter embossed on them in the reverse) translations of the original teachings of the Lord Buddha, and treatises by distinguished Buddhist scholars from different parts of the world. The museum at the Institute consists of rare collection of antiques like statues, coins and thangkas which are scrolls with paintings on them. This institute is a premier institute in the world that conducts. research in the language and culture of Tibet. It has on its faculty eminent scholars. 

The library and museum of the Institute are open to the public on all days including holidays and Sundays. An entry fees of Rs 2/- is charged. The foundation stone of the Institute was laid in February 1957 by the Dalai Lama and if was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in October 1958.Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa):   
encircled by 108 prayer wheels built by late Trulsi Rimpoche in 1945-46. This is one of the most important and biggest stupas found in Sikkim.

The Do-Drul Chorten or Stupa was built by the venerable Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa, there are complete mandala sets of Dorjee Phurba (Bajra Kilaya), a set of Kan-gyur relics (Holy Books), complete 'Zung' (mantras) and other religious objects. Around this Chorten, which is one of the most important stupas in Sikkim, are 10 Mani-Lhakor (prayer wheels). These prayer wheels are turned by the devout Buddhist while chanting "Hail to the jewel in the Lotus", to invoke the Buddhisattva.Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays. The Chorten is surrounded by Chorten Lakhang, where there are two huge statues of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava).

Deer Park:
This park which commands a good view of the hills surrounding Gangtok is perched on top of a hillside that plunges almost vertically deep into the valley. It was established in the late fifties and is located adjacent to the new Secretariat and is also called the Rustomji park so named after one of the Dewans of the Chogyal of Sikkim and the author of the book "Enchanted Frontiers". All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.The park has a big open enclosure in which different types of deer can be seen. There are also a few cages in which some animals native to Sikkim like the Red Panda and the Himalayan Bear are kept. have been kept.

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.All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Enchey Monastery:
Located on a hilltop above Gangtok this monastery rebuilt in 1910 belongs to the Nyingmapa order and was once the hermitage site of Lama Drupthob Karpo renowned for his power of flying. 

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. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.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.

White Hall:
The White Hall has historical value and is situated on the Ridge. It is a two storied structure and has typical British architecture and was built in 1932. It is so called not because it is, painted white but because it was built in memory of the first Political Officer of Sikkim, Claude White. There is an Officers' Club and a badminton court in the White Hall.

Tashi View Point:
Tashi View Point was built by the late King of Sikkim, Tashi Namgyal, it is situated 4 km from Gangtok town from where one can have a clear view of opposite hills, besides Mt. Khangchendzonga.Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. This site offers a breathtaking panorama of the majestic Mt. Khangchendzonga and surrounding hills.

Hanuman Tok:
Situated about 5 km uphill from White Hall on a bifurcation road of the Gangtok-Nathula Highway, is a temple devoted to Hanuman, a God worshipped by the Hindus. On selected points on the road to the temple, breathtaking views of Gangtok and the adjoining rolling hills can be seen.From the temple itself, the snowy peaks of Khangchendzonga present a panoramic picture. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.

Ganesh Tok:
It is a very small temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, a diety worshipped by Hindus.Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. The temple is so small in size that it can hardly accommodate one person and one has to crawl to get inside it. It is located on the hill adjoining the TV Tower. It is on a hillock on Gangtok-Nathula Road. From here you can get a panoramic view of Gangtok town and the Raj Bhawan Complex and on a clear day you get a breathe taking view of Mt. Khangchendzonga. 

Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre:
Located on a beautiful hill top 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.Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.

EXCURSIONS FROM GANGTOK
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center
A short drive from Gangtok will take you to Rumtek Dharma  Chakra Centre. Built in 1960 by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa it is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet, the seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Rinpoche, head of the Karmapa sub sect of Kargyudpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It now functions as the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre.Visit India with Indian Travel agent.

Located within the complex are the main monastery, the memorial stupa of the XVI Gyalwa Karmapa inlaid with gold plate and semi precious stones, Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies and the Jamyang Khang Primary School. We provide tourist transport in India.The centre houses some of the world's most unique religious scriptures, manuscripts and religious art objects.

A fifteen minute walk downhill from Dharma Chakra Center takes one to the Old Rumtek monastery which was originally built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa but was destroyed by fire and had to be reconstructed to the present state. His Holiness late Gyalwa Karmapa lived in this monastery till the completion of the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center.We provide tourist transport in India.

Water Garden: 
Water Garden at Martam Khola is on the 31-A National Highway south of Gangtok. It is an ideal spot for picnic with a small swimming pool for children.We provide travel & tours in India.

Tsomgo/ Changu Lake:
The lake is about 1 km. long and oval in shape, 50ft deep . This is an alpine zone and snowbound from December to April and the lake is regarded extremely Holy holy and head of all lakes in Sikkim remains frozen from January to April, and attracts 99% of tourists visiting Gangtok, Sikkim.Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Nathula Pass:
20 km further away from is the famed Nathula pass. The pass Nathula means the whistling pass.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent. Nathula is the Indo-China border at Jawahar Lal Nehru Road whereby Indian troops and the Red army stand face to face. This is the closest an Indian Tourist can travel and pose a photo or two with the Red Army.

Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary:
It has an area of 51.76 sq. km. The main vegetation is Oak, Katus, Kimbu, Champ with thick bamboo forests and ferns. The Sanctuary is also home to a large number of wild orchids, rhododendrons etc. The richly forested area is known to be home for various species of wild animals and birds. This area is being developed as a short duration trekking trail.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.