Hill Side Location of Hanuman Tok

Since india is renowned for its religious harmony and hegemony and in this case Gangtok is not an exception even here you will find diversity of religion pattern and to prove that, clusters

of Monasteries, church and temples are prime evident and through this article today we are going to discuss regarding the sanctum of Hanuman Tok.

Hanuman Tok, one of the celebrated temples around Gangtok is managed and maintained by an army department of India. Located at a distance of 5 km from Gangtok the temple is blessed with a holy ambiance and being administered by the division of Army the place is clean and serene in texture.

Commanding an elevation of 7200 height one can imagine how beautiful view you are going to relish from the top of the site. Formed at a side of Hillock tourist often marks their way to enjoy splendid view of the surroundings and also lures here to take kind blessings from Lord Hanuman.

Nearby hills that adjoin the site speaks the volume beside that one can also see the bird eye view of the town.

Nearby Attraction

While you pay a visit here make sure to view the sites of white hall which is one of the most renowned places where the entire tourist likes to go beside that you can also walk into the site of Nathula Gangtok highway which is just a distance away from the temple.

Make sure to witness the Royal cremation grounds of Lukshyama which is at the close proximity and one must understand the historical importance of this cremation ground because the place have witnessed a funeral of Namgyal dynasty.

Best Time to Visit

Although the place can be visited throughout the year but the most ideal time for you to walk here would be during the time of summer season which generally starts from May to July or else you can also come here during the time of winter season which starts from November till January.

Timings - Opening and Closing: Monday - Friday: 6.00 AM - 7.00 PM, Saturday: 6.00 AM - 7.00 PM, Sunday: 6.00 AM - 7.00 PM and in all Public Holidays it will open at 6.00 AM - 7.00 PM

How to Reach

Nearest railway station is new Jalpaiguri which is at a distance of 120 km and it will take approximately 2 and half hour to reach here and once you land in Gangtok make sure to hire cab because the site of the temple is located at a distance of 5 km from Gangtok.

Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is located at a distance of 124 km and it will take approximately 2 and half hour to reach Gangtok.

Nearest nodal point of both New Jalpaiguri and Bagdogra is Siliguri and its is located at a distance of approximately 5 to 10 km and once you land here you can either look to hire cab or can enjoy the ride by opting shared sumo.