Ganesh Tok

Sikkim , East Sikkim, Gangtok

Though the history of Ganesh Tok is still unclear, but this has become one of the hottest tourist spots besides a place of religious interest.

Legend

Ganesh Tok is one of the oldest shrines located in the East Sikkim region. This is believed to be a very pious place by the locals. They strongly believe that their Lord Vinayaka listens and fulfills all their wishes if He is prayed here at Ganesh Tok.

Architecture

The inner sanctorum of Ganesh Tok is so small that any devotee has to crawl to reach Lord Ganapati in the temple. The scenic beauty of the hills has increased the popularity of the temple more than its architectural qualities.

Darsan Info

Pilgrims are allowed to enter the shrine from 6.00 AM - 7.00 PM.
The temple is so small that it can accommodate only one person at a time. The view from the hilltop is mesmerizing. The visitors must keep their cameras ready to get the best shots after offering the pooja to Ganesh ji.

Darsan Dresscode

No specific dress code for visiting Ganesh Tok

Famous Festival

August: Ganesh Chakravarty, Ganesh Visarjan

Culture

Sikkim is a confluence of different people, culture, heritage, religion, language, and food. Though, the Nepali language is mostly spoken here, Bhutia, Dzongkha, Groma, Gurung, Kafle, Lepcha, Limbu, Magar, Majhi, Majhwar, Nepal Bhasa, Rai, Sherpa, Sunuwar, Tamang, Thulung, Tibetan, and Yakha are also spoken simultaneously. But whatever language they speak, the people are warm and are always nice with the tourists there whether they are out shopping or asking for any hint to reach any destination.
Sikkim's cuisine deserves special mention. There will be hardly anyone that will like to miss the fresh and hot Momo or Thukpa- the staple Sikkimese delicacies.
Besides the people of different language, people from different sects live here harmoniously. Sikkim has shrines for Hindus as well as Buddhists, Christians and of other religions. Hanuman Tok, Kirateswar Mahadev, Thakurbari Temple, Rumtek Monastery etc are some of the must-to-see pilgrimages in Sikkim.