The scorching heat of summers reminds me
of my cool escape to Gangtok Hill Station. I
visited the naturally blissful land with two of my colleagues. From Delhi, we
reached Bagdogra by air. Soon
after, we started our Gangtok Tour.
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| Gangtok Hill Station |
On
being reached the destination, we made ourselves comfy in an already
booked Hotel. Then, the most exciting part of our trip started....the
exploration of the gorgeous hill town! Lying in the Shivalik
Hills of the Eastern Himalayan Range, Gangtok hill station in India is
really a worth visiting destination. Lofty yet tranquil, chilly yet
welcoming, the land beckons you to unwind yourself in the lap of nature.
Enveloped by several peaks of the
Himalayas, Gangtok has been an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Our Gangtok travel enabled us to capture the sights of numerous small and big
monasteries. Its mild temperature and pristine location gave me a reason to
visit the place. We had a scrumptious lunch with its own special flavour by
taking a halt outside.
Rumtek Monastery was the first tourist attraction in Gangtok that we visited. Going
to the sacred place fills your heart with immense tranquility. The rich collection of artefacts, Buddhist scriptures and
thangkas are also worth to watch.
We also went to visit Nathu La Pass in
Gangtok for which we had to take prior permission. On the way, we also came
across the breathtaking sights of Tsomgo Lake. It is known as, “The Source of
the Lake'. With its plethora of rare flowers like primulas, iris,
rhododendrons, the lake becomes scenic.
Visitors can pick any of Gangtok holiday
packages to witness the picturesque beauty of the land. After taking a
short break for food, we left for Ganesh Tok. The holy shrine is dedicated to
Lord Ganesha and is situated about 7 kms on Gangtok-Nathula Road on a tiny
hillock.
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| Labrang Monastery |
Located on a high elevation, the site
offers opportunities to have a bird's eye view of the region including Mount
Kanchenjunga and the adjoining valley. From there,
we headed towards Tashi Point, lying along the North Sikkim Highway.
Enchey Monastery was among other tourist
places in Gangtok that we visited. Dating back to 200 years, this sacred
site is located atop a hill and served as major seat of the Nyingma order of
Buddhism. We also visited Labrang Monastery and that too, brought us a
tranquil experience.
The fresh mountain air kept us cheer up
during our Gangtok sightseeing. Being a shopping lover, it was hard for
me to refrain from Shopping. So, we all headed towards Lal Market and bought some
exquisite items. The wooden carving and jewellery were my pick.
Our Gangtok trip came to an end but we
were enjoying the charismatic feel of being in a hill station.
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