"Where the god who carried a mountain set down his burden in sight of the world's third-highest peak"
Hanuman Tok
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
High in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, at 7,200 feet, a Hindu temple marks the spot where Lord Hanuman is believed to have rested during his legendary flight bearing a mountain of healing herbs. For centuries, locals worshipped a stone here before the temple was built. Now maintained by the Indian Army, Hanuman Tok offers both spiritual pilgrimage and views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. Devotees come believing their wishes will be heard.
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Quick Facts
Location
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Tradition
Site Type
Year Built
1952
Coordinates
27.3478, 88.6287
Last Updated
Jan 7, 2026
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Locals worshipped a stone at this site for centuries before formal temple establishment. In the 1950s, a political officer named Appaji Pant reportedly had a vision that led to the installation of the Hanuman idol. The temple was formalized in 1968 when the area was handed to the Indian Army's 17 Mountain Division, which has maintained it since.
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