One such destination is Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, one of the smallest state in India. The city of Gangtok is also a important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Best time to visit Gangtok is from September to June except monsoon. Surrounded by lush green mountains the picturesque town is also a hub for visiting nearby places in Sikkim, all within a days trip including Lachung, Lachen, Pelling.
Some of the most beautiful places to visit in and around Gangtok are Banjhakri WaterFalls,TsomgoLake, Nathula Pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple,Hanuman Tok, Himalayan Zoological Park, RankaMonastery, Tashi Viewpoint and Ranka Monastery, if weather is clear tourist can view Kanchenjunga, the highest mountain peak in India. The city is connected to all major cities of India through air and by road To Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Tourist visiting Gangtok must visit MG Marg, is one of the main shopping and cultural activity street to buy traditional Sikkimese, Tibetan and Bhutanese art, food, handicrafts clothing. A must for tourist is Rumtek Monastery, on outskirts of Gangtok, one, is one of Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest monasteries and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Museum that displays rare Lepcha tapestries, masks and Buddhist statue, Enchey monastery, Do-drul Chorten stupa complex. All in all Gangtok is a mesmerizing place to visit for tourist
