Sightseeing of Gangtok
India Hotel Packages - The huge white Do-Drul Chorten with its golden spire is a landmark of Gangtok. Built in 1945, it is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels and houses several rare religious tetxs. Nearby are two gompas (Tibetan Buddhist temples) housing huge statues of Guru Padmasambhava. About three km from the town, set on a prominent ridge, is the Enchey Monastery, the seat of the Nyingma order. This is where you can see masked dances performed during the ‘Chaam’ festival in January every year - Hotel Packages of India.
Indin Hotel Packages - The Government Institute of Cottage Industries (also called the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom) promotes and teaches the ancient crafts of Sikkim (like painting, mask making, weaving, wood carving) to keep them alive. You can spend hours exploring the Research Institute of Tibetology, housed in a traditional terracotta-and-white building. It is a unique centre for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion. It has a collection of rare Buddhist manuscripts, ‘thankas’ (religious tapestries), and other artefacts. It is open throughout the week – 10 am to 4 pm - Indian Hotel Packages Asia.
Hotel Packages of Gangtok - There are several interesting places around Gangtok, such as Ganesh Tok (7 km), Hanuman Tok (11 km) and Tashi View Point (8 km) from where you get the most amazing views of the Kanchenjunga, Mt. Siniolchu and other snow-clad peaks - Gangtok Hotel Packages.
