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Do-Drul Chorten Stupa in Gangtok

This huge stupa or monument is located at a short walking distance from the Research Institute of Tibetology and on a hillock. Car will drop you at the base from where a short but steep uphill pathway leads to the stupa. The Chorten Stupa is marked by a golden top dome. This golden top can be seen from various places in Gangtok.

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                        “Its a big stupa and needs a steep climb to reach the place. Since it is very near to Tibetology museum most tour operators will take you there. Its a big stupa with prayer wheels. You can easily skip it if you are in a hurry.”
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                        “Beautiful monastery, great to see and hear the monks in action”
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                        “Peace”
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                            Tok means a temple, so it’s a temple of Lord Hanuman. But it’s actually far more than that and known for its wonderful serene ambience and a viewing area that offers spectacular view of Kanchenjunga range. If you ask me which point in the whole of Gangtok area offers the best views of Kanchenjunga, I won’t hesitate to choose Hanuman Tok. It’s located at an altitude of 7,200 ft and on a road that branches off from the Gantok-Nathula Highway. It’s located at a distance of 11kms from Gangtok town.
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                            The Rumtek Monastery, located about 24 km from Gangtok, is one of the largest monasteries in Sikkim, and belongs to the Kargyu sect of Buddhists. The Monastery was originally built during the mid 18th Century, but has since been renovated during the 1960s, to be transformed into a marvellous fusion of ancient and modern Tibetan Buddhist architecture. The monastery holds historical importance too, as it holds some of the most unique pieces of Buddhist art, in the form of wall murals, silk paintings, statues, and thankas (which are scrolls with intricate hand-paintings), a pure-gold statue of the 16th Karmapa, and a bejeweled crown, dating back to the 15th Century. There is also an aviary nearby, housing some of the most beautiful birds of the region. For the Buddhist enthusiasts who wish to stay, there are some very fine guest houses and hotels for travellers to stay in.
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                            Ranka Monastery (also known as Lingdum Monastery) which is located about 20kms from Gangtok town is one of the most wonderful monasteries in east Sikkim. The monastery is spread out in a vast area with great scenic views. Since it’s relatively a new monastery and does not have much historical or strategic significance like Rumtek Monastery, it is not much talked about. No wonder several bollywood movies have this monastery featured.
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                            This huge stupa or monument is located at a short walking distance from the Research Institute of Tibetology and on a hillock. Car will drop you at the base from where a short but steep uphill pathway leads to the stupa. The Chorten Stupa is marked by a golden top dome. This golden top can be seen from various places in Gangtok.
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                            This is a vast stretch of landscaped garden located about 14kms from Gangtok Town and near Ranipool. It’s ideal for leisure, recreation and picnic. And of course it’s a favorite for romantic couples.The forest manager Rai Saheb Bhim Bahadur Pradhan introduced many fruit trees here including orange, banana, guava, lichi and pineapple.
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                            It is one of the most important and famous institutes in the world that does research in the areas of Tibetan language and culture. It also has in its premises a museum, a Tibetan library with rich collections and also a reference center about Tibet and Himalayas in general. Located in Deorali and less than 2 kilometers from the main town of Gangtok, the institute is perched in a small forest of birch trees, oak and magnolia … a wonderful serene ambience. The main building is built on Tibetan architecture and remains as one of the finest traditional Tibetan designs in the world.
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                            Close to Tashi View point is Ganesh Tok, a temple of Lord Ganesha. It’s located at an altitude of 6,500 ft and at a hill adjacent to that of the huge TV Tower. Like Hanuman Tok, tourists come here not only to offer prayers to Ganesh, but also to soak in the views from the viewing lounge and the circular balcony around it. You will need to climb a staircase to reach to the upper levels where the temple and viewing area are located. Midway along the staircase you will be required to take off your shoes. The temple itself is quite small. However next to is the enclosed viewing lounge with glass panels. The balcony around is even better for the views. You can see the Gangtok town, rolling hill and the snow capped mountains including Kanchenjunga.
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