| Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim State is a well | | | | January when the 'Chaam' or religious masked dance |
| known hill station of India which is visited by large | | | | is performed. |
| number of tourists round the year. This is small hill | | | | Do-Drul Chorten Stupa: |
| top town situated at an altitude of 5,800 ft amidst | | | | It is the most important Stupas of Sikkim which was |
| lofty snow capped Himalayan mountains and lush | | | | built in 1945 by Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the |
| green vegetation. It became a popular Buddhist | | | | Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside this stupa |
| pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey | | | | one can see the complete set of Dorjee Phurba, |
| Monastery in 1840. During Gangtok Tour one can see | | | | Kangyur relics (Holy Books) and other religious |
| amalgamated culture of Sikkim, Nepal and Tibet which | | | | objects. The most striking features of this are the |
| makes it a vibrant place to visit. The well known | | | | gold-topped shikara adorning its spire along with 108 |
| attractions of this place are: | | | | Mani-Lhakor or Prayer Wheels. |
| Enchey Monastery: | | | | Tsomgo Lake: |
| This monastery is approximately two hundred years | | | | It is the prominent tourist attraction of this place |
| old located on hill top 3 km away from the city | | | | which is located 40 km from it. This lake is known |
| center. The name 'Enchey Monastery' means 'the | | | | throughout the world for its calm and tranquil location |
| Solitary temple' which was built on the site blessed | | | | surrounded by beautiful scenic vistas of Himalayan |
| by Lama Drupthob Karpo. It is the important seat of | | | | panorama. Tsomgo Lake is situated at an altitude of |
| the Nyingma order. Originally, the Lama had built a | | | | 12,210 feet with an average depth of about 50 feet |
| small hermitage at this site but later it was converted | | | | and spread over an area of 1 km. The best time to |
| into a monastery in the shape of a Chinese Pagoda. | | | | visit this is between May and August which is the |
| Belonging to the Nyingma order, this monastery is | | | | blooming season of rare flowers like rhododendrons, |
| also the residence of 90 monks. Inside the | | | | iris-blue-yellow poppies and primulas. This lake comes |
| monastery one can see the displayed images of | | | | under sensitive zone so permission of the authorities |
| Gods, Goddesses and a number of religious objects. | | | | is required before visiting this mystic place. |
| The best time to visit this place is in the month of | | | | |