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Tashi View Point Gangtok
It's located in Tashi and about 8kms from the Gangtok town. It offers a sweeping view of Kanchenjunga snow peaks on a clear day. In fact the view of sunrise from here is unforgettable, you will see the peaks dazzling with changing colors. But for that you must reach the point before 5am.
In the opposite mountains, you can see the Phodong and Labrang monasteries. From the road level you need to climb steep flights of stairs to reach up to the circular viewing area. It can easily accommodate about 15-20 persons.
There is no admission fee. However you can pay Rs. 10/- to get closer view of the peaks through a binocular and telescope mounted here. The forests in the opposite mountains look so close that I spent some good 10 minutes hunting for some wild animals through the binocular.
Tashi View Point Gangtok
There is a resting shed here as well as a shop offering tea, coffee, snacks as well as gift & souvenir items. Prices are reasonable.
View from Tashi View Point Gangtok
How to reach
Tashi View Point is covered under standard local tours offered by the taxi drivers. It's about 8kms from Gangtok town and near
Bakthang Waterfall. You can take a taxi and come here.
About the Author
By Raj Bhattacharya
Raj is the founder of Darjeeling-Tourism.com and a full-time travel writer. With decades of firsthand experience in the Himalayas, he has authored hundreds of regional guides on North Bengal and Sikkim, as well as comprehensive Ebooks on Darjeeling and Sikkim.
His travel expertise was featured in a 2017 interview by a joint initiative of 'Incredible India' (Ministry of Tourism) and an Australian Research Firm. Raj regularly visits the hills to ensure his advice remains accurate and helpful to his readers.
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