Temples
Temples In Sikkim
Sikkim has numerous small tamples located in each and every towns & villages. One can always find a tample of Lord Shiva and other deities in a walking distance within these towns. Below listed are the popular tamples located withing Gangtok.
Ganesh Tok (Gangtok)
The tample is located up from Gangtok at an altitude of 6500m, this very small tample is devoted to Lord Ganesha (Hindu Deity). Ganesh Tok is mainly known for it's viewpoint.Gangtok Town View from Ganesh Tok on a clear day.From this point one can see superb bird's eye view of Gangtok town and it's surroundings, while across the hills Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Siniolchu loom over the horizon.
Hanuman Tok (Gangtok)
Located 8 to 9 km away from Gangtok town (7,200 ft) is a temple devoted to Lord Hanuman (Hindu Deity) and one can also see the clear glimps of Mt. Khangchendzonga from here.Hanuman Tok is maintained by a unit of the Indian Army.
