1. Separated by 8kms from central Gangtok, Tashi Viewpoint is a ravishing beauty from where travelers can view the famous Mount Sinilochu and Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain range in the world.

2. It was Tashi Namgyal, the monarch of Sikkim between 1914 and 1963, who built the Tashi View Point, and thus got the name.

3. Maintained by the Tourism Department of Sikkim, and coiled in a perfect location, the Tashi Viewpoint allows one to capture a splendid view of the mountains wearing snowcaps.

4. The Tashi Viewpoint is frequented by locals as well as foreign tourists all round the year. There are basic amenities in and around the place such as sheds and cafeteria for the convenience of tourists.

5. The imposing Tashi Viewpoint is almost pollution-free owing to the efforts of the state government and local environmental groups and organizations.

6. The scenic ambience and serene beauty sparkling into it help travelers devour a 360-degree view of the Labrang Monastery and Phodong Monastery from here.

7. It doesn’t fail to attract the locals and young who throng the place in large numbers, especially during the weekends, to partake in the incredible sightseeing that it offers wholesale.

8. It is advisable for overseas travelers to visit the place during the morning hours to hear the sound of the whispering snow-capped mountains against the backdrop of the red rising sun.

9. So, when you are in Gangtok, it’ll be a shame if you miss out on visiting the Tashi Viewpoint, and take a breather off your daily humdrum in a milieu that embraces peace and serenity.