After breakfast, start for a tour in and around Gangtok. Visit Tashi View Point built by Tashi Namgyal, offering a panoramic view of Mt Khangchendzonga Gonjang Monastery, Gonjang Monastery near Tashi View Point was established in the year 1981. The founder is H.E. Tingkye Gonjang Rimpoche. He was recognised as an incarnation of Yolmo Terton Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo, a 15th century Nyingmapa Terton. The monastery follows Jangter tradition of Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Do-drul Chorten, built by the Venerable Trullshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibeten Buddhism, in 1945. Inside the stupa, there are complete mandala set of Dorjee phurba (Vajra Kilaya), a set of Kang Gyur relic (Holy Book), complete 'Zung' (mantras) and other religious objects. Around the Chorten, there are 108
Mani Lhakor (Prayer Wheels).Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, The most prestigious research institute of its kind in the world, NIT is a treasure of vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas (colourful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). Apart from an attractive museum, it has over
200 Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art.Orchid House, the paradise made of orchids is located just below NIT and boasts a population of 250 exotic species of orchids.Hur Huray Dara the Nam Nang view point provides a panoramic view of the lush forests and the vibrant green valley.Tsuklakhang(Palace Monastery) located inside the palace of the Chogyals, the former rulers of Sikkim, it isthe most accessible monastery within the city. Built in typical Sikkimese style, there are interesting murals and images of Buddhist pantheon.White Memorial Hall, a typical british structure constructed in 1932 in memory of Claude White.Flower Show Hall, a
popular permanent exhibition of Sikkims diverse flowering fauna, located near the White Hall.Gangtok Ropeway offering a breathtaking panoramic birds-eye view of the mountains and the valley. Back to hotel and free evening to roam around MG Marg for shopping.
Overnight in Gangtok.