About Tashi View Point
Tashi View Point is a popular scenic viewpoint located in Tashi, about 8 km north of Gangtok in Sikkim, India. Built by Chogyal Tashi Namgyal, it offers panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range and surrounding Himalayan foothills on clear days. The viewpoint overlooks Phodong and Labrang monasteries and features a small shelter and viewing platform. It is a well-known stop for sunrise viewing and photography near Gangtok.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small elevated viewing platform with shelter and seating overlooking a deep valley and distant Himalayan peaks. On clear mornings, the snow-capped Kanchenjunga massif is visible, along with Phodong Monastery and Labrang Monastery below. The site is surrounded by hills and forested slopes. Visitors typically spend time sightseeing, taking photographs, and enjoying sunrise views. Small tea stalls and souvenir shops are usually present near the parking area.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and the Eastern Himalayan range on clear days
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Overlook of Phodong Monastery and Labrang Monastery in the valley below
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Popular sunrise and early morning photography spot
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Viewing shelter and platform built by Chogyal Tashi Namgyal
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Located 8 km from Gangtok on the Gangtok - North Sikkim highway
History of Tashi View Point
The viewpoint was built by Chogyal Tashi Namgyal, who ruled Sikkim from 1914 to 1963, and is named after him. It was developed as a designated viewing point to observe the Kanchenjunga range and the monasteries of North Sikkim.
Culture & Context
The viewpoint is named after a former Chogyal (monarch) of Sikkim and offers views of important Buddhist monasteries Phodong and Labrang, reflecting the region's Buddhist cultural landscape.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Pakyong Airport (PYG) about 30 km from Gangtok; Bagdogra Airport (IXB) about 125 km away is the major airport with regular flights, then road transfer to Gangtok. |
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