Hanuman Tok
| Hanuman Tok | |
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View of Gangtok from Hanuman Tok | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Gangtok |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Location | |
| Location | About 11 km far from Gangtok |
| State | Sikkim |
| Country | India |
Location in Sikkim | |
| Coordinates | 27°20′52″N 88°37′43″E / 27.34778°N 88.62861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1952 |
| Elevation | 2,194.56 m (7,200 ft) |
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. In 1950, a bureaucrat, Appaji Pant, built the temple over the stone.[1] Later the Indian Army acquired the land around Hanuman Tok and inherited the temple along with it.[2]
Legends
According to the local legends, when Hanuman was flying to Dunagiri (mountain) which had the life saving herb Sanjeevani to save Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana, he rested in the spot for some time where his temple now lies.[3]
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Entrance of Hanuman Tok
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Building of Hanuman Tok
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Kangchenjunga as seen from Hanuman Tok
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History of Hanuman Tok
References
- ^ "Top Tourist Attractions in Gangtok - Visit Hanuman Tok | Sterling Holidays". www.sterlingholidays.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ Shankar, Kalyani (5 May 2011). "Sikkim's serene monasteries and stunning vistas". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 July 2020. Shrivastava, Alok K. (2002). Surajkund, the Sikkim Story. Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim. p. 31. ISBN 9788188287017.
- ^ "Hanuman Tok, Gangtok - Info, Timings, Photos, History". TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination | Bhakti, Shraddha Aur Ashirwad. Retrieved 16 February 2026.