Guidebook for Gangtok
Sightseeing
It is located at a distance of 5km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.Provides the most magnificent view of Mt Kangchenjunga and Mt Siniolchu, a couple of the most notable and attractive peaks in the world. Best time to visit would be the dawn and dusk. It has a small cafeteria nearby.
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Tashi View Point
It is located at a distance of 5km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.Provides the most magnificent view of Mt Kangchenjunga and Mt Siniolchu, a couple of the most notable and attractive peaks in the world. Best time to visit would be the dawn and dusk. It has a small cafeteria nearby.
Situated on a hill top above Gangtok,this is the citys oldest monastery. The two hundred year old baroque monastery houses images of gods, goddesses and other religious artifacts.In the month of January, the Chaam, or masked dance is performed with great fanfare. Monastery is 3km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.
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Enchey Monastery
Situated on a hill top above Gangtok,this is the citys oldest monastery. The two hundred year old baroque monastery houses images of gods, goddesses and other religious artifacts.In the month of January, the Chaam, or masked dance is performed with great fanfare. Monastery is 3km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.
Also known as Changu lake, is 38 km from Gangtok and at an altitude of 12,400ft . A winding road through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs takes you to the ethereally beautiful Tsomgo lake.The lake is filled with water of melting snow coming from the surrounding mountains.Its a one km long oval shaped lake. During summer and autumn,you will find primula flowers and other alpine vegetation around the lake. Changu lake is a stop over place for many different migratory ducks like the Bhahmini ducks.
You should reach Tsomgo lake before noon because in the afternoon the weather here usually turns inclement. Best is to start from Gangtok, by 7.30 to 8am and reach here by 10am so that you get clear two hours to enjoy.
Permits are required to visit Tsomgo lake for both Indian and foreigners. Your travel agent will arrange this permit. The travel agent should be notified atleast one day prior to departure. Your photo id, with two passport size photos is required. For foreigners, only groups of two and above are allowed to travel to this lake. No solos.
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Tsomgo Lake
Also known as Changu lake, is 38 km from Gangtok and at an altitude of 12,400ft . A winding road through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs takes you to the ethereally beautiful Tsomgo lake.The lake is filled with water of melting snow coming from the surrounding mountains.Its a one km long oval shaped lake. During summer and autumn,you will find primula flowers and other alpine vegetation around the lake. Changu lake is a stop over place for many different migratory ducks like the Bhahmini ducks.
You should reach Tsomgo lake before noon because in the afternoon the weather here usually turns inclement. Best is to start from Gangtok, by 7.30 to 8am and reach here by 10am so that you get clear two hours to enjoy.
Permits are required to visit Tsomgo lake for both Indian and foreigners. Your travel agent will arrange this permit. The travel agent should be notified atleast one day prior to departure. Your photo id, with two passport size photos is required. For foreigners, only groups of two and above are allowed to travel to this lake. No solos.
Arts & Culture
In the city, this is a museum housed in a Tibetan style mansion which boasts a jaw dropping collection of artefacts and documentaries related to Buddhism and Tibetan culture. One of a kind in the world.Offering gorgeous views one can take a pleasant stroll amid the park and garden at the ridge.Open from 10 am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays and Govt holidays. Institute is 3km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.
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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Deorali RoadIn the city, this is a museum housed in a Tibetan style mansion which boasts a jaw dropping collection of artefacts and documentaries related to Buddhism and Tibetan culture. One of a kind in the world.Offering gorgeous views one can take a pleasant stroll amid the park and garden at the ridge.Open from 10 am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays and Govt holidays. Institute is 3km from Sikkim Villa Tosca.