Thakurbari Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Pakyong Airport, about 35 km south of Gangtok, is the nearest airport.

• By train

  New Jalpaiguri Junction in Siliguri is the nearest railhead, 124 km from Gangtok.

• By road

  Gangtok is linked by highway to Siliguri, 114 km away, in the neighbouring state of West Bengal.

Why devotees come here

Thakurbari Temple is a Hindu temple in the heart of Gangtok, Sikkim. It was built in 1935 on land given by the erstwhile Chogyal of Sikkim, and it houses almost all major Hindu deities.

Thakurbari Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sikkim. It stands in the heart of Gangtok and houses almost all major Hindu deities. Over the years it has become an important meeting point for the Hindu community of the town.

The temple was built in 1935 on land donated by the erstwhile Chogyal of Sikkim. Between 1945 and 1947 it was upgraded into a major temple complex. In 2011 the complex was further upgraded to include a multipurpose hall and a library.

The Maha Ashtami Puja, one of the most significant days of Durga Puja, is held at the temple. The Gangtok Thakurbari Durga Puja Committee organises the puja. The Governor of Sikkim has taken part in this puja.

Festivals

• Maha Ashtami, during Durga PujaMaha Ashtami Puja

  The Gangtok Thakurbari Durga Puja Committee organises this puja at the temple. It is one of the most significant days of Durga Puja.

Tips for your visit

• Taxis are the most widely available public transport in Gangtok.
• Enchey Monastery, the city's oldest monastery, is also in Gangtok.

Questions people ask