- Where
- Hilltop above Gangtok, near the Himalayan Zoological Park
- Altitude
- About 6,500 ft
- Distance
- About 5–7 km from MG Marg
- Timings
- About 6 am–7 pm
- Entry fee
- Free
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–May, early morning
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
Book onlineGangtok Local Sightseeing (Full Day)₹3,999 / car (up to 4) · Car and driver from your Gangtok hotel for the day includedGanesh Tok is a small temple to Lord Ganesh on a hilltop above Gangtok, at about 6,500 ft. The shrine itself is so small that visitors crawl in one at a time, but the platform around it, hung with prayer flags, gives one of the best views over Gangtok and, on clear mornings, Kanchenjunga.
What to expect
A short flight of steps leads from the road to the temple. There are small stalls selling tea and souvenirs and a spot where you can rent traditional Sikkimese dress for photos. The Himalayan Zoological Park, home to red pandas and snow leopards, is right next door.
How to reach
Ganesh Tok is 5–7 km from MG Marg, about 15–20 minutes by taxi. Hanuman Tok is about 4 km further up the same road and Tashi View Point is nearby, so the three are usually visited together on a Gangtok sightseeing day.
Ganesh Tok: questions travellers ask
What are Ganesh Tok timings?
Roughly 6 am to 7 pm. Mornings give the clearest views.
What is the altitude of Ganesh Tok?
About 6,500 ft (around 2,000 m).
How far is Ganesh Tok from Hanuman Tok?
About 4 km by road.
Is there an entry fee at Ganesh Tok?
No, entry is free.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
