Historical Places
Zurmang Kagyud Monastery-
This monastery is located at a distance of about 20 kms from Gangtok and is famous for its religious architecture.
The White Hall-
This hall was built by the British in 1932 in the memory of Claude White, the first British officer of Sikkim. The structure is a two storied one and showcases the typical English architecture.
Institute of Cottage Industries-
Built in 1957 this institute promotes manufacturing and sale of local handicrafts, carpets, and furniture etc.
Kabi Longstok-
This historical place is 17 km from Gangtok. A historically landmark treaty was signed between the chiefs of the Lepcha and Bhutia tribes.
Tumlong Palace Ruins-
The Tumlong Palace ruins lies at a short distance from Phodong Monastery. Being third in the line of royal capitals it was the capital of Sikkim for almost ninety years. In 1894 the capital was shifted to Gangtok.
Yuksam-
In 1641 Yuksam became the first capital of Sikkim and from here the first monarch ruled over Sikkim.
Temples
Institute of Tibetology-
This institute is actually a museum cum library where one will find rare collection antique statues, thangkas etc and rare books and documents on Buddhism.
Enchey Monastery-
This monastery built in the shape of a Chinese pagoda belongs to the Nyingma order and offers a fantastic view of the Kanchendzonga range.
Do-drul Chorten (Stupa)-
This Chorten belongs to the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism and was built in 1945. It has 108 prayer wheels along with numerous holy books as well as religious objects.
Ganesh Tok-
As the name suggests this small temple atop a hillock at 6500 ft. is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It offers a great view of Gangtok and Raj Bhavan (Governor's residence).
Phodong Monastery-
Sikkim has six major monasteries and the Phodong monastery is one of them and is about 35 km from the capital.
Rumtek Monastery-
The three storied Rumtek Monastery which is about 24 km from Gangtok is the largest monastery of the state. Apart from a large prayer hall it houses the living quarter of the last Karmapa. It also gives access to the Nalanda Institute for higher Buddhist studies as well as the stupa of the sixteenth Karmapa.
Pemayangtse Monastery-
This monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa order and houses numerous priceless religious deities. The ruins of Rabdentse which was the second capital of Sikkim lie at a short distance from here.
Sangacholing Monastery-
Built in 1697 this monastery is considered as one of the oldest of the state.
Tashiding Monastery-
This monastery which belongs to the Nyingmapa order was built in 1717 on a hilltop located between the two rivers Ranthong and Rangeet. There are many chortens within this monastery.
Tendong Hill-
According to legend, Tendong Hill which is at a height of 8530ft grew up to protect the Lepchas from a devastating flood. It is an important religious place of the Lepchas.
Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanchendzonga National Park-
The Kanchendzonga National Park has an area of roughly 1400 sq.kms and one can see wildlife like snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda, barking deer, blood pheasant, civet cats, black eagle etc inside the park.
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary-
This is a small wildlife sanctuary (4 sq km) just near the Tsomgo and wildlife such as the red panda, blood pheasant etc can be found here.
Meanam Wildlife Sanctuary-
It has an area of 35 sq km and is situated at 10,600 ft at Meanam. Wildlife commonly found here are the red panda, leopard cat, civet.
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary-
This wildlife sanctuary is at a distance of 25 km from Gangtok and covers an area of 51.76 sq. km. It is rich in wild orchids and rhododendrons etc. One will find wildlife like Himalayan black bear, red panda, civet cat and also different varieties of birds and butterflies.
Ethinic Tour
Lachung-
Lachung is a Bhutia village located 25 kms from Yumthang which is unique in its own way having retained its culture and traditions. The community has its own local self-governing body called Zumsa.
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