Rumtek Monastery:About 45 minutes drive from Gangtok along the beautiful countryside atmosphere will bring you to Rumtek. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the most important seat of Kagyukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. The Centre houses some of the world’s most important religious scriptures and rare objects.

Research Institute of Tibetology: Research Institute of Tibetology, the internationally acclaimed center for Tibetan studies and research, it houses a vast collection of rare Buddhist books. There are over 200 Buddhist icons and manuscripts written in gold.

Tsomgo Lake :The Tsomogo Lake is a steady two-hour uphill drive from Gangtok, via passes and a picturesque route. At an altitude of 1,200 feet, the serene lake, amidst fleeting clouds makes for renewed vigour and a pleasant trip.

Enchey Monastery:The entry to this 200-year-old monastery premise is lined up beautiful prayer wheels amidst a silent and peaceful environment. Enchey Monastery is an important seat of the Nyingmapa order, the Enchey Monastery meaning the Solitary temple, was originally built with the solace that no other construction would be allowed near it.

Tashi View Point: It offers a breathtaking view of the Mt. Khanchenjunga and its ranges. Recommended for an early morning visit to witness sunrise amidst the majestic peaks sipping a hot coffee.

The Do-Drul Chorten:The Do-Drul Chorten was built by the by late Trulsi Rimpoche in 1945-46. It is one of the most important and biggest stupa found in Sikkim and is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels.

Gangtok Ropeway: Located close to Tibetology, this ropeway offers a small thrill ride from Deorali to Tashiling and back providing 20 minutes of bird’s eye view of Gangtok town. The Ropeway has 3 terminals – Deorali, Nam-Nang and Tashiling usual boarding point is Deorali and Nam-Nang. Timings: 10 am to 5:00 Pm

Hanuman Tok:About 11 Kms above Gangtok Town, Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple of Lord Hanuman situated at an altitude of 7000ft. being the highest point around Gangtok; it offers a majestic view of Mt Kanchenjunga and its ranges

Nathula :56 kms from Gangtok is a 'Nathula' Pass at an altitude of 14,200 ft. bordering between India and China in the Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the highest motorable roads and richly covered by many varities of alpine flora and fauna. A tranquil place to visit. Nathula is open only for Indian nationals on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The visitors have to get the permit to visit the place by applying to the Tourism Department through a registered Travel Agency.