Gangtok

Sikkim is a north eastern state of India and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is also the largest city in the state. Situated on the Shivalik hills, it is found at the height of 5,600 feet in the south east of the Sikkim state. Gangtok, which in the local language means "hill top" is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the country. Gangtok is also the largest city in Sikkim nestled within the peaks of the Himalaya.Gangtok is now a very popular place in terms of tourism and has seen many hospitals and monastery that one needs to visit during the visit. Various colleges like the Sikkim Govt. The college are well established here. The Deoarli Girls School is also a very popular education organization for girls. The PNG School and the High Secondary schools are also a favorite among the locals. Large hospitals like the Manipal Hospital are built here to take care of the people in Gangtok. Popular Monastery can be found like the Chorten Monastery, Do Drul Chorten Monastery and Enchey monastery. There is also a Gurudwara in Gangtok. Take a look at the map and you will find the places you need to visit during your stay.

For those who love anything and everything about mountains, visiting Gangtok could be a dream come true moment. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is situated at an altitude of 5500 feet above sea level and on the eastern Himalayan range. Mount Himalayas hold a magic so powerful that you cannot help but be mesmerized. The view of Khangchendzonga from Gangtok is awe-inspiring. The name Gangtok means ‘lofty hill’. It rose to prominence after the construction of Enchey Monastery in the year 1840, as it then became a popular pilgrimage for followers of Buddhism. Located in the beautiful north-eastern region of India, Sikkim is landlocked with Nepal to its west, the Chinese Tibet Autonomous region to its north and east, Bhutan to its east and West Bengal to its south. While Sikkim is full of stunning places to visit, its most prized possession is the amazing city of Gangtok.

Gangtok can be safely said to be one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country. With everything in just the right amount from a blend of cultural identities to urbanization, Gangtok is a breathing and dynamic bit of paradise of the north east. It has an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. Also like everything around it, Gangtok is abundant in natural beauty and has various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tas