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State :
Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India.
Weather
Conditions :
Best time to
March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Travel :
Summer : Max- 21?C, Min - 13?C;
Winter :
Max -13?C, Min - 0.48?C; Rainfall : 325 cm per annum.
Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is 148 km from New Jalpaiguri
Location :
in West Bengal, its neighbouring state.
Know Gangtok in Sikkim
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim has emerged
into the mainstream travel destination of the
Tourism Industry, with more and more tourist
coming to this little Himalayan state every
year. Sitting on the lap of the majestic
Himalaya, Gangtok in Sikkim has developed
into a cosmopolitan delicacy where old-world
charm and hospitality exist along with the
modern age of Information Technology. One can find a harmonious blend of
diverse culture and religion in Sikkim Gangtok. The people of Gangtok have a
strong bonding with their age-old traditions and customs. Despite of these,
Gangtok is definitely not behind the rest of the world in terms of urbanisation broad roads, flyovers, posh markets, state-of-art hospital, educational institutes,
fast food outlets, discotheques, and all other modern amenities that the heart can
desire for.
AROUND GANGTOK
Perched at an altitude of 5,500 feet above sea level, Gangtok in the East has a
population of about 50,000. Places that are a must be in any tourist?s itinerary
include:
Tsomgo Lake
The Tsomogo Lake is a steady twohour uphill drive from Gangtok, via
passes and a picturesque route. At an
altitude of 1,200 feet, the serene
lake, amidst fleeting clouds makes
Flower Show
The Department of Tourism hosts an
annual flower show at the ridge park,
where one can see a spectrum of
colorful orchids and other rare
varieties of flowers.
Shanti viewpoint
On the way back from Rumtek, you
take a brief stop at Shanti View
point. An enchanting viewpoint that
offers magnificent panorama of
Gangtok town.
Ganesh Tok
Located on the top of the hill about 7
Kms from Gangtok town, a small
Hindu temple of Ganesh also has a
view point that provides a panoramic
view of Gangtok town.
Hanuman Tok
About 11 Kms above Gangtok Town,
Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple of
Lord Hanuman situated at an altitude
of 7000ft. being the highest point
around Gangtok; it offers a majestic
view of Mt Kanchenjunga and its
ranges
Nathula
56 kms from Gangtok is a 'Nathula'
Pass at an altitude of 14,200 ft.
bordering between India and China in
the Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the
highest motorable roads and richly
covered by many varities of alpine
flora and fauna. A tranquil place to
visit. Nathula is open only for Indian
nationals on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays and Sundays. The visitors
have to get the permit to visit the
place by applying to the Tourism
Package Itinerary :
Day 01: Arrival NJP
/IXB/ Siliguri to Gangtok
On arrival at NJP / Bagdogra
/ Siliguri you will be
transferred to Gangtok, its
strategic location,a strong