Gangtok the state capital, is the main tourist attraction. Besides, there are important tourist places like the Buddhist temple at Yumthang, the natural garden at Bankhim, the monastery at Dubdi, Changu Lake, Rumtek monastery, Tsomgo and Phodong monastery, Dzongri, Varsey, Tashiding etc. The state has much more potential for the development of tourism and efforts are also being made in that direction.