Gangtok
Nestled in the mountains, this beautiful capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok is famous for its natural beauty and Buddhist monasteries. One can enjoy the view of the entire range of Kanchenjunga from this serene hill station. Indian Nepalis, Lepchas, and Bhutias are the major population in the city.
The languages spoken are Nepalese, Hindi and English. The weather is pleasant throughout the year.
Places to Visit in Gangtok
Gangtok is full of places that offer majestic views which will leave you awestruck. Below we have compiled a list of best places to visit in Gangtok.
- Nathu la pass
- Rumtek Monastery
- Tsomgo Lake
- Kanchenjunga
- Mangan
- Do Drul Chorten
- Flower exhibition centre
- Enchey monastery
- Kabi longstok
- Reshi Hot springs
- Hanuman Tok
- Ganesh Tok
- Baba mandir
- Tsuk la Khang monastery
- Banjhakri Falls
- Ranka Monastery
- Seven Sisters waterfalls
- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
The distance of Gangtok from the nearest cities with transport facilities to reach there are mentioned below:
- Kalimpong-74kms
- Ravangla- 70kms
- Bagdora airport-125kms
- New Jalpaiguri railway station- 115kms
- Siliguri-112kms
- Pelling-110kms