Hanuman Tok

Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located about 11 km from Gangtok on the Gangtok-Nathu La Highway in Sikkim, at an altitude of around 7,200 feet. Maintained by the Indian Army, the temple is set on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range and Gangtok town. Known for its peaceful surroundings, clean premises and scenic viewpoint, it is a popular religious and sightseeing stop for visitors to Gangtok.

Visitors can expect a small, well-maintained hilltop temple complex surrounded by forested slopes. The main shrine houses an idol of Lord Hanuman, with a clean courtyard, prayer area and viewing platforms. From the temple premises there are wide views of Gangtok town and on clear days the Kanchenjunga range. The site is quiet and orderly, managed by the Indian Army, with steps leading up to the temple, seating areas and small stalls nearby.

Hanuman Tok is a relatively modern temple that has been developed and is maintained by the Indian Army unit stationed in the area. The Army has been responsible for upkeep, cleanliness and management of the temple premises for visitors and devotees.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and holds religious importance for Hindu devotees. It is a popular place of worship and pilgrimage in Gangtok, visited for prayers and blessings, and is often visited together with the nearby Ganesh Tok.