Gangtok       Area

      Gangtok, Sikkim, India


Cool breeze, pleasantly boisterous and alluring clouds - Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Also known as "The Gateway to Sikkim", Gangtok is situated at the height of 1650 m above sea level, the town on clear days offers spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Gangtok is a base for adventure enthusiasts comprising of trekkers and campers to the Himalayan mountain ranges. During the months of March to Mid-May, blooming of wild Rhododendrons transform the surrounding regions in vast fields of colourful carpets.

Its name meaning hill-top, Gangtok is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country. Due to its location and strategic position, the places surrounding to Gangtok receive heavy snowfall. The snowfall fed mountains offer a picturesque view during winter.
Gangtok and its surrounding regions are abundant in natural beauty and have various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Tashi Viewpoint, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, MG marg, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Phodong Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Ganesh Tok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, and many more places.
Also, river Teesta is one of the best spots for white water rafting in North East India.

Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Tashi Viewpoint, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, MG marg, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Phodong Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Ganesh Tok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, and many more places.


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