India is called god’s own country due to its scenic beauty and mesmerizing locales. Every part of the country is inviting and welcoming. Tourists from all over the world visit India to get a feel of the culture and traditional values of the country. India is a nation that has a variety of culture and ethnicity followed by the population. A country that has different traditions in all of its 29 states is in itself a spectacle. Every state has its own beautiful story to narrate. The varying climatic conditions in the country allows tourist to visit at their favorite time. The country has three seasons summer, winter and the monsoon.

Each climate is experienced for a few months before the next season sets in. India is divided into six regions north, south, east, west, central and north east. Sikkim is a state in the eastern region of India surrounded by the great Himalayan Mountains. The state has attracted several tourists due to its scenic beauty and ethnicity. It was only in 1975 that the state was merged with India after monarchy was dismissed. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and has several tourist spots located in the city.

Tourist spots in Gangtok

Gangtok has a wide variety of spots for the tourists to visit. The city has two rivers flowing on its eastern and western side. Tsomgo Lake is one of the most scenic and picturesque places in the city. The lake freezes during the winter. The people of Sikkim consider the lake holy and even has a small temple built on its side. The flowers and plants surrounding it enhance the beauty of the lake. The breathtaking reflection of the surrounding can be seen on bright sunny days.

Buddhist monasteries in Gangtok

Lamas have been residing in the serene and peaceful city of Gangtok since ages. Buddhism is one of the predominant religions in the state. There are several monasteries in the state but the Rumtek Monastery is the biggest and beautiful of them all. It has ancient relics made in gold adorning its sanctum. The monastery has a tranquil atmosphere, which makes the experience divine. Hanuman tok is another religious spot, which is surrounded by spectacular scenery. The temple is situated in high altitude and thus tourists can view the nearby landscape.

Beautiful waterfalls in Gangtok

Waterfalls are the ideal place for picnics and leisure trips. They are the ideal spots even for romantic interlude. Banjhakri falls is surrounded by dense greenery and is landscaped perfectly. It has a theme park, which has sculptures of the Jhakri culture. Another beautiful waterfall is the seven sisters falls. The seven identical falls have given it the name.

Refreshing hot spring in Gangtok

The winters in Gangtok are quite freezing in some years. Hot springs are a blessing to people during the winters. Phurchachu hot springs is a holy spot in Gangtok. The water is considered to have medicinal properties and good for the health. It is a scenic site and ideal for taking memorable pictures. The surroundings have snow clad mountain tips in the winter and is picture perfect then.