Raj Bhavan, Gangtok

#15 among attractions in Gangtok

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Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the governor of Sikkim. It is located in the capital city of Gangtok, Sikkim. The present governor of Sikkim is Gangaprasad. ()

Local name: राजभवनCoordinates: 27°20'28"N, 88°36'56"E

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Raj Bhavan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsuklakhang Palace, Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, Hanuman Tok, Thakurbari Temple.

1.1 miS
Palace, Buddhist architecture
Tsuklakhang Palace, Gangtok
28 min walk • Tsuklakhang Palace or Tsuklakhang Royal Chapel and Monastery is a Buddhist palatial monastery in Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
1 miNW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
26 min walk • The Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park is a recreation centre and tourist attraction near Gangtok, in the state of Sikkim, India. The park's statuary and other displays document the Ban Jhakri, or traditional shamanic healer who worships spirits living in caves around the falls. Ban means "forest", and jhākri means "healer".
0.9 miNE
Temple
Hanuman Tok, Gangtok
25 min walk • Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple complex which is located in the upper reaches of Gangtok, the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. The temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman, and maintained by the Indian army. It was established in 1952.
0.8 miS
Temple
Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok
20 min walk • The Thakurbari Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, in the heart of the town. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sikkim built on land donated by the erstwhile Chogyal of Sikkim in 1935.
1 miSW
Buddhist monastery in a serene setting
Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok
27 min walk • Rumtek Monastery, also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, is a gompa located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok. It is the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwang Karmapa, inaugurated in 1966 by the 16th Karmapa.
0.7 miE
Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Enchey Monastery, Gangtok
19 min walk • The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism.
1.1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda
Do-drul Chorten, Gangtok
28 min walk • Do-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor or prayer wheels.
~1850 ftE
27°20'30"N • 88°37'16"E
Ganesh Tok, Gangtok
9 min walk • Lookout, Temple
0.5 miSW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Paljor Stadium, Gangtok
14 min walk • Paljor Stadium, also spelled Palzor Stadium, is a football stadium located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The stadium is currently home to Sikkim Premier Division League clubs. It holds 30,000 people. The stadium also hosts matches of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup.

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Which popular attractions are close to Raj Bhavan?

Nearby attractions include Ganesh Tok, Gangtok (9 min walk), Enchey Monastery, Gangtok (19 min walk), Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok (20 min walk).