Hanuman Tok
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.
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | East Sikkim |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Location | |
| Location | About 11 km far from Gangtok |
| State | Sikkim |
| Country | India |
  Location in Sikkim | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°20′52″N 88°37′43″E |
| Elevation | 2,194.56 m (7,200 ft) |
Legends
According to the local legends, when Hanuman was flying with Dronagiri Parvat ( 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. The mandir is actually managed by The Indian Army.
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