Gangtok
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Gangtok

location_on Gangtok · India

Capital of Serenity & Monasteries

Gangtok, the vibrant capital of Sikkim, sits gracefully on a cloud-draped ridge overlooking the Eastern Himalayas. Modern yet steeped in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, Gangtok features clean pedestrian arcades, ancient monasteries, ropeway cable cars, and gateway access to high-altitude lakes.

Top Attractions

  • MG Marg Pedestrian Street
  • Rumtek Monastery & Enchey Monastery
  • Gangtok Cable Car Ropeway
  • Do Drul Chorten Stupa
  • Tashi Viewpoint & Ganesh Tok
  • Flower Exhibition Centre

Things to Do

Take an evening walk along MG Marg, ride the ropeway cable car for bird's-eye valley views, explore Tibetan murals at Rumtek, and sample hot Sikkimese momos and thukpa.

Best Time to Visit

March to May & September to December.

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