Language
Nepali, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Lepcha, Hindi, English
Best time to visit October to March STD Code 03592
INTRODUCTION
Tour
to Gangtok All good things in life come in small
packets and Gangtok is a good illustration. Be
it the rich flora, the beautiful people, or the
serene Buddhist monasteries, this small town,
occupies an important position in the itinerary
of tourists in search of tranquility from the
humdrum of modern life.
LOCATION
The
eastern state of Sikkim lies couched between the
borders of Nepal and Bhutan. Gangtok became the
capital of the state in the 19th century and lies
to the south of the district of East Sikkim. It
is a hilly town and spreads down the western side
of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The
entire Kanchenjunga range can be viewed from the
town and, in fact, it is worshipped as a local
deity. It is at a distance of 721 km from Calcutta,
584 km from Patna, 140 km from Darjeeling and
589 km from Guwahati. The town experiences a lot
of rainfall throughout the year and temperatures
are mild
WHERE
TO STAY
Gangtok
also offers a wide variety for accommodation.
From budgetary accommodations to five-star hotels,
one can get every sort of rooms. Low-season discounts
are also common, but each hotel differs in their
specifications. One must remember to enquire about
hot-water provisions during winters.
