About Place
Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.
Places To Visit
- Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute
- Himalayan Zoological Park
- Hanuman Tok
- Rumtek Monastery
- Lake Tsomgo
- Do-Drul Chorten
- Saramsa Garden
- Nathu La Pass
- Ganesh Tok
- Tashi View Point
- Temi Tea Garden
- Tso Lhamo Lake
- Seven Sisters Waterfalls
- Paljor Stadium
- Banjhakri Falls And Park
- Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology
Activities
- Yak Ride
- Climb The Summit
- Helicopter Ride
- River Rafting
- Teesta-Rangeet Rafting
- Trekking & Mountain Biking
- Flower Show
Famous Food
- Momos
- Thukpa
- Wonton
- Gyathuk
- Thenthuk
Things To Buy
- Handwoven Carpets
- Apparels
- Accessories
- Footwear
- Woollen items
Shopping Area
- Handicrafts And Handloom Emporium
- Tsomgo Market
- MG Marg New Market
- Lal Bazar
- Development Area
Night Life
- X'cape
- Cafe Live And Loud
- Mayfair Spa Resort And Casino
- Casino Sikkim
- Pub 25
- Club King B
Gangtok Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 100 / 202022 / 202033
- Ambulance Service:
- 102 / 108 / 104
- Tourist Center:
- 26115346 / 26115171
