Description

Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the town provides the perfect base for travel in Sikkim. Earlier it was an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India. However, today it has turned into a busy administrative and business center and offers an interesting mix of cultures and communities. Gangtok is a cosmopolitan town and as facilities of all possible modern amenities.

Duration

Distance: 680km from Kolkata.
Time: It takes 2hrs to travel from Pakyong Airport to Gangtok by car.

Best Time to Visit

Gangtok enjoys a pleasant weather throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Gangtok is between October and December.
You will surely catch a clear view of Kanchenjunga during this time of the year.

Hotel Range

1000/- to 5000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

If you are seeking for some thrill and adventure, you can take part in cable car rding, river rafting, paragliding, hang gliding, trekking, cycling, mountain biking, helicopter etc. You can enjoy a yak ride in Tsongmo Lake too.
A must visit to Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir, Kupup Lake and Tsongmo Lake.
Other tourist spots are Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Do Drul Chorten Monastry, Rumtek Monastry, Enchey Monatsry Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi viewpoint, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Titanic Park, Zoological Park, Banjhakri Falls and Park, etc.
You can also visit the handicraft center and flower exhibition center.
Also, during the evening in your leisure time take a talk around the popular MG Marg. You can also do some shopping.
There are awesome cafes and restaurants where you can binge on delicious foods too.