Gangtok in the local language itself called as hill top a beautiful with surreal beauty and peace as your time will really standstill here. An unusual town nestled among cloud peak of the eastern side of Himalayan known as Kanchenjunga range which visible from any part of the city and with an altitude of 1650 feet. Gangtok is the capital biggest town of Indian state Sikkim which got existence in 1975 as the 22nd state of India. Spiritual peace and beautiful serenity are the first choices for tourist. Gangtok being the major town you have easy access from Darjeeling , Siliguri, Kalimpong and Bagdogra. Nearest railway station from Siliguri as its well connected with helicopters. You can have road travel from any above-mentioned town as its well connected with national highways.
Gangtok has subtropical climate as experienced in high lands, the best part to visit is April and May and summer season and through autumn in October and November as weather are mild and enjoyable as its hill region. Though monsoons are said to be the epitome of beautiful weather.
As Gangtok is an extremely popular destination, however, foreigners require an inner-line permit to enter Gangtok while Indian nationals do not require any such documents.
An attractive place which binds you to Gangtok And makes your more trip more pleasurable and enjoying.
- YUMTHANG the mesmerising scenic beauty you want to forget about with flower creating colourful doubling which worth experiencing also known as the valley of flowers.
- TSONGO OR CHANGU is situated in the northeast of Gangtoka breathtaking view with ethereally beautiful glacial lake in Bhutia language Tso means lake while MgO is a source of the lake .It is said that in past Buddhist monks studied changing colours o the lake and predicted the future as lake remains frozen nearly year except for summers.
- HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL is unique zoo which occupies an entire hill. This zoo has Himalayan black bear, barking deer, Tibetan wolf, red panda there are several places to eat along the way to the zoo and cafeteria inside the zoo.
- RUMTEK MONASTERY, PEMAYANGTSE MONASTERY this being notable and old one other than there are many monasteries located over here. As Sikkim is well known for monasteries where monk live this are as old as history takes you to with beautiful sculptures, painting and ancient scrolls along with notable statue.
- DEORALI ORCHID SANCTUARY is Sikkim’s famou0s now for orchid, rare and extensive collection of Orchids. Orchids are known for their heady and sensuous fragrance.
MAJOR ADVENTURES SPORTS ACTIVITY IN GANGTOK.
Other thing seeing the beauty you can also adventure sports, like count in Paragliding, motor biking, Jeep safari, River rafting, bird watching and fishing, peak climbing ,trekking so on Its like hilarious situation if you came for short time holidaying at Gangtok.
GANGTOK MARKET AT NIGHT VIEW AND SHOPPING AREA, ITS SAID Gantok is India most cleanliest and maintained the place as capital city or a hill station.
Gantok special market for Tibetan carpets and canvas hall hangings.
Aromatic Sikkim special teas it said that one cup in morning or evening will just change your world.
Alpine Cheese in the collaboration on Indo –Swiss rich yellow Gouda cheese one must bring this alpine cheese from here say sources.
An extra to semi precious jewellery, Hand woven jackets, Black cardamon, jams and juices, hand carved wooden tables, Choksee so on.
Liquor lover indulges you with you for your next hangouts with buddies best beverages you ever tasted in Gangtok, Sikkim
Best hotel accommodation Ing Gangtok are Sagorika, Mayfair, Sai Kripa, Keepsa Residency. Himalayan retreat and Bamboo Grove with great facilities to make your stay enjoyable.
If ever to been to the eastern part of India don’t ever miss this charming natural beauty or else you will miss seeing beauty altogether. Can nature be more beautiful than Gangtok ‘s all natural charm and modern concept to indulge in, hope not?