Hanuman Tok is one of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage sites in Gangtok, Sikkim, located 9 km from the main town at an elevation of 7,200 feet. This sacred temple is specially dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the god of strength and good health. According to legend, Lord Hanuman halted here for a moment to rest while carrying the Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayas to Lanka. Long revered by locals, the temple has become one of the most visited spiritual sites in all of Sikkim.
About Hanuman Tok Temple, Gangtok
In earlier times, local people worshipped a stone at this spot in the open. It was an officer named Appaji Pant who erected the statue of Lord Hanuman in the 1950s following a divine dream about the place. The Hanuman Tok temple is believed to grant wishes, drawing large numbers of local devotees and pilgrims throughout the year. The entire area was handed over to the Indian Army in 1968, and the army has since maintained and preserved the temple with great care.
Key Attractions at Hanuman Tok, Gangtok
The shrine is situated at a location that offers a magnificent 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains and valleys — one of the finest panoramic viewpoints in Gangtok. The surroundings are kept immaculately clean and peaceful.
Visitors climb a set of stairs and walk along a paved path from the parking area to reach the temple. Bells are hung at intervals along the walkway, and devotional bhajans (chants) play over speakers installed throughout the complex. The main temple is round in shape with a long hall structure painted in yellow and red, featuring paintings depicting the life of Lord Hanuman. An adjacent room contains small statues of various Hindu gods and goddesses.
