Gangtok, with green and white peaks around is a city, the beauty of which should be visualised to be believed. Nestled in the pristine ambience of the Himalayas, the gangtok city is exudes an air of enchantment, which hangs over the whole valley.
Key Attractions :
 Government Institute of
Cottage Industry Known as the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, the Government Institute of Cottage Industries(GICI) started during the time of the Chogyals of Sikkim. It was established to preserve, protect and propagate the authentic Sikkimese arts, handicrafts and skills of local and village artisans. Today, this institute has become one of the major places of tourist's interest in the state. One can get to see some beautiful souvenirs like carpets, hand carved tables (choktses), traditional handcrafts, furniture, handlooms carpets and other products, which are produced & displayed for sale. |
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 Sikkim Research Institute of
Tibetology(SRIT) : Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology(SRIT) is internationally famed centre of Tibetan Studies & Research. The institute houses a vast collection of rare Buddhist books, manuscripts and over 200 Buddhist icons. If you want ro know more about Buddhism, the buddhism ideology, the path they pursue and the way they understand life, then Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology is the place to know all this. |
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Deer Park : Commanding a majestic view of the hills around, the park is
perched on top of a hillside that merges almost vertically deep into the
valley. The park was established in the later half of the 50s and is also
called the Rustomji park so named after one of the Dewans of the Chogyal of
Sikkim. The big open enclosure of the park park houses different types of
deers. 