Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and situated at the above sea level at the height of 5,500 ft. Gangtok city is known for learning Buddhist and also connected to the commercial, religious and cultural activities. The city is the largest town of Sikkim and very popular for its serene beauty that draws many tourist. best time to visit Gangtok is from September to June, 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. Gangtok and its surrounding regions are abundant in natural beauty and have various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint and more. Other places to visit include many famous religious sites such as the Enchey Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Do Drul Chorten Rumtek Monastery, etc. Also, river Teesta is one of the best spots for white water rafting in North East India.
Top Places to Visit In Gangtok include Nathula Pass, MG Road, Rumtek Monastery Tsomgo Lake, Ganesh Tok, and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Gangtok is famous for handicrafts and Tibetan carpets which reflect the arts and culture of the city. Hand-woven jackets are extremely exquisite and pretty and a must-have souvenir. Gangok is popular worldwide for its most delicious tea. Black cardamom is exclusively farmed here and is famous for making any dish aromatic and better tasting. Hand carved wooden tables are another popular work of the city. The locally produced wine and hard liquor is of premium quality.
You must take a bottle or two of Wine for your next hang-out with friends The best places for shoppers are MC Marg for dress material, trinkets, shoes, souvenirs etc. with traditional Sikkimese designs. The Tibet Road has a line of shops and emporiums for handicrafts and handloom products. There is also Lal Bazaar famous for all kinds of everyday things like cheese, incense sticks and electronic gadgets. Gangtok is inhabited by people from different ethnicities including Nepalese, Bhutias, and Lepchas.
These various religious groups and communities keep the traditional culture and identity of the city alive. Other than Diwali, Holi and Christmas; Saga Dawa is a famous Buddhist festival. There is also Phang Lhabsol, celebrated in the honour of Mount Kanchenjunga. Annual Gangtok Food and Cultural Festival is also organised by the government every year. Music is a much- loved form of entertainment in Gangtok. The Sikkimese cuisine is served in local restaurants which include momos, thukpas, noodles etc.
Gangtok is home to almost everything that the cuisine of this area has to offer in its most rich, splendid, authentic form with a flattering variety of options, includes Momos, Thukpa, Wonton, Gyathuk, Thenthuk and more, along with a Sikkim style meat patty called Shah-Phaley. Nearest airport to Gangtok is Pakyong Airport which is located at a distance of 30 kilometer from Gangtok. The nearest railhead to Gangtok is New Jalpaiguri, in Siliguri. Gangtok is easily accessible via road FROM Siliguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling.There are numerous places to stay in there are numerous places to stay as per the budget of touirist.
