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.
Map of Gangtok, Sikkim
Photos, Photographs, Pictures, Images, Video of Gangtok, Sikkim
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
More information on Gangtok
Gangtok on Wikipedia
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5 Jan, 2009 