Exploring Gangtok City
By Aishwarya Iyer
A Buddhist Haven
Where did I stay and what did I wear?
Location: Summit’s Ttakshang Residency Hotel and Spa OOTD: Bodycon dress & a belt
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Aishwariya Gangtok_2
Do Drul Chorten (Stupa)
– An exhausting steep climb with a golden top
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Aishwariya Gangtok_3
Prayer Wheels (Stupa)
– Believed to ward off evil spirits
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Aishwariya Gangtok_4
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
– For Tibetan Buddhism education
– Rich Tibetan architecture, museum & library
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Aishwariya Gangtok_5
MG Marg
– Popular tourist market
– Pedestrian only street
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Aishwariya Gangtok_6
‘Taste of Tibet’ in Gangtok
– A Small restaurant
– Serves authentic Tibetan food
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Aishwariya Gangtok_7
Baker’s Café in MG Marg
– Pretty European cafe like setting
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Aishwariya Gangtok_8
Momos (The last & best)
Great choice among Steamed, pan-friend, thaipo & tingmo
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Aishwariya Gangtok_9