- Where
- North Sikkim Highway, north of Gangtok
- Distance
- About 7–8 km from MG Marg, 20–25 minutes by car
- Timings
- About 5 am–6 pm
- Entry fee
- Free; binoculars about ₹10
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–December and March–May, at sunrise
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
Book onlineGangtok Local Sightseeing (Full Day)₹3,999 / car (up to 4) · Car and driver from your Gangtok hotel for the day includedTashi View Point is a small viewing platform on the North Sikkim Highway, just outside Gangtok, built for one thing: the view of Kanchenjunga at sunrise. On a clear morning the whole range turns gold and pink above the valleys, with Phodong and Labrang monasteries visible across the hills.
When to go
Be there before sunrise, around 5 am in spring and a little later in winter. The mountain is clearest from October to December and in early spring; from June to September it hides behind monsoon cloud for days at a time. By mid-morning cloud usually builds up even on good days.
How to reach
Tashi View Point is 7–8 km from MG Marg, 20–25 minutes by taxi. It is on the road to Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok, so most Gangtok sightseeing days stop at all three. Entry is free; a small café and binocular stand sit on the platform.
Tashi View Point: questions travellers ask
What time should I reach Tashi View Point for sunrise?
Before 5 am in spring and summer, and around 5:30 am in winter. Check the sunrise time the night before.
Is there an entry fee at Tashi View Point?
No. Entry is free; binoculars cost about ₹10.
How far is Tashi View Point from MG Marg?
About 7–8 km, 20 to 25 minutes by taxi.
Can you see Kanchenjunga from Tashi View Point?
Yes, on clear mornings, most reliably from October to December and in early spring.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
