Gangtok,a well developed tourist destination of Sikkim

The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok appropriates the largest number of tourists to Sikkim every year.
And with good reason as, urbanity does not seem to have ruined the natural beauty of Gangtok.
A good transport network makes reaching Gangtok very easy.
All manner of amenities are available here.
Being the focal point of Buddhism and Tibetan culture in the North East, Gangtok has several monasteries and Tibetan relics as its major sightseeing spots.
However, it is also advisable to make day trips to nearby places like Namchi or Nathula while staying in Gangtok and explore Sikkim further.

Best time to visit Gangtok,Sikkim
April-mid-June & mid-September-November

Travel to/Reaching/Getting to Gangtok,Sikkim
By air
The Bagdogra airport in Siliguri, West Bengal is the closest airport (145 km).

By rail
New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station (140 km).

By road
Gangtok is accessible by road from all parts of Sikkim as well as from cities like Kolkata, New Delhi and Guwahati.

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Gangtok from a local’s point of view

Hotels and Resorts in Gangtok,Sikkim
Hotel Mount Simvo
Hotel Golden Pagoda
The Hidden Forest Retreat
Tibet Hotel
The Royal Plaza
Mintokling Guesthouse
Hotel Tashi Tagay
The Himalayan Retreat cum Resort
Tashi Delek
Hotel Nor-Khill
The Chumbi Residency

Things to do/ Places to visit in Gangtok,Sikkim

Deorali Orchid Sanctuary
Enchey Monastery
Stupa at Do-Drul Chorten
Tashi View Point
Ganesh Tok
Himalayan Zoological Park
Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Center
Hanuman Tok
Ridge Park & White Hall Complex
Menmencho Lake
Saramsa Garden
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden

Some interesting links

www.sikkiminfo.net/gangtok.htm

www.north-east-india.com/sikkim/gangtok.html

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Namchi,a trekker’s paradise and nature lover’s heaven in Sikkim

Located in one of the most verdant parts of Sikkim, Namchi lies in the southern region of the state.
It has a rich history and the culture here is peculiar to the North-East with its distinct traditions which especially give a lot of importance to nature.
Namchi is within close distance of several national parks and sanctuaries making the general wildlife found here quite varied and exotic.
Namchi has been a Buddhist pilgrimage center, which accounts for the several monasteries found here.
The 118 feet statue of Guru Rinapoche on a hill is particularly impressive.

Best time to visit Namchi, Sikkim

Mid-February-May & mid-September-December

Travel to/how to reach Namchi, Sikkim

By air
The nearest airport is at Bagdogra in West Bengal. Further road travel via Gangtok is required to reach Namchi.

By rail
New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station.

By road
Namchi is connected to other parts of Sikkim by a good network of roads. NH 31A passes quite close to Namchi.

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The scenery at Namchi

Hotels and Resorts in Namchi, Sikkim

Yangsum Farm
Shepherd’s Vacation Home
Mayal Hotel
Samudruptse Hotel
Hotel Kesang
Charming Hotel
Do Kham Hotel
Malta Lee Hotel
Rock Ville Hotel
Sangay Hotel
Su Swagatam Hotel

Things to do/ Places to visit in Namchi, Sikkim

Temi Tea Garden
Samudruptse
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
Solophok Chardham
Ralong Monastery
Namchi Monastery
Flower show in February
Statue of Guru Rinpoche

Some interesting links

www.sikkimonline.info/sikkim/Namchi

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namchi

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