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

Do Drul Chorten (Stupa)

– An exhausting steep climb with a golden top

Prayer Wheels (Stupa)

– Believed to ward off evil spirits

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

– For Tibetan Buddhism education

– Rich Tibetan architecture, museum & library

MG Marg

– Popular tourist market

– Pedestrian only street

‘Taste of Tibet’ in Gangtok

– A Small restaurant

– Serves authentic Tibetan food

Baker’s Café in MG Marg

– Pretty European cafe like setting

Momos (The last & best)

Great choice among Steamed, pan-friend, thaipo & tingmo