Gangtok Tours
Gangtok in Sikkim is a famous destination for world's third highest mountain peak Kanchenjunga is located here. The mountain range is worshipped as a local god. Sikkim is situated close to border of Nepal. Atop Kanchenjunga, one can have a stunning view of the Talung Glacier and beautiful valleys. En route the tourists chance upon the fragrance of rhododendrons, pines, spruces and giants magnolias forests.
For getting acquainted with the culture of Gangtok, one can visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Not only the museum exhibits various items for display, you can even purchase Buddhist religious books and other objects of craft of Gangtok. There is an Orchids Sanctuary in the city with 500 varieties of orchids.
Rutmek Gompa is a magnificent monastery and a residence of the head of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Every year this monastery is visited by a number of tourists and devotees.
The famous Lake Tsongo or Changu located in North east of Gangtok can be visited by procuring permission from the respective department.
There are a lot of materials available in Gangtok that you would like to purchase. Bronze and silver jewelry, turquoise, coral jewelry and beads can be purchased from the shops of Gangtok.
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