GANGTOK
Gangtok is a bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Himalayan state of Sikkim. The name Gangtok is derived from the Tibetan word for 'hillside,' and the city currently has a population of around 80,000 - a mixture of indigenous Sikkimese and people of Nepalese and Tibetan ancestry. It is popular place with tourists heading on treks.Gangtok would be easily one of the most cleanest cities you would ever come across, highly organised and beautifully maintained it is the switzerland of the east.
Tourists are of paramount of importance, hence rules have been laid in order to prevent tourists from being cheated. Fares of Cabs are mostly fixed for such reason. A really nice place to unwind. Quite a few places for vegetarians to eat since it is mostly dominated by Buddhist culture. The city resembles the Bhutanese capital. Devoid of large stores, book shops this place is an nice break away from typical city lives. Still, the city is a fascinating place to spend a few nights, the winding side alleys hide some unexpected gems, and the main street (MG Marg) is pedestrianized and a pleasant place to take a stroll. The city sleeps by 9pm mostly, except for a few pubs which are open till 11pm.
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TRANSPORT - Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the Gangtok- Siliguri Highway and are available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved from us.
Places to visit in and around Gangtok:
◘ Government Institute of Cottage Industry
◘ Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
◘ Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa)
◘ Enchey Monastery
◘ Ridge Park & White Hall Complex
◘ Tashi View Point
◘ Hanuman Tok
◘ Ganesh Tok
◘ Flower Show
◘ Gangtok Cable Car / Ropeways.
◘ Himalayan Zoological Park
◘ Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre
Excursions from Gangtok:
◘ Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center
◘ Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
◘ Saramsa Garden
◘ Water Garden
◘ Tsomgo(Changu) Lake
◘ Menmecho Lake
◘ Nathula Pass
Places to stay in Gangtok : HOTEL MANDAR & ANMOL GUEST HOUSE
Sikkim is a hilly State nestled in the Eastern Himalayas. The State takes pride in its natural beauty manifested by the snow clad mountains, landscape dotted with perennial streams and water falls, lush green forests, picturesque villages, natives in traditional dresses, indigenous architecture and the crime free society added to the natural attractions of the state, making it one of the most sought after tourist destination in the country .
Prem Singh Tamang
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim