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Sikkim · Temple listing
Hanuman Tok
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Hanuman Tok is a temple complex in the upper reaches of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. It is dedicated to Hanuman and is maintained by the Indian Army. In 1950 an official, Appaji Pant, built the temple over the stone here; the Army later acquired the surrounding land and took over the temple with it. Local legend says that Hanuman, flying to the mountain that bore the life-saving Sanjeevani herb for Lakshmana, brother of Rama, rested at this spot for a while.
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02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Hanuman Tok
East Sikkim district, Sikkim
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Offerings
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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Information you can trace
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12