{"id":18808,"date":"2015-04-16T05:03:45","date_gmt":"2015-04-16T05:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=18808"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:21","slug":"gangtok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/india\/gangtok\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit in Gangtok, Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Gangtok,<\/a>

Gangtok offer excellent views of the mountains and valleys<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Gangtok is the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim and is also its largest town. It is a charming and picturesque place nestled within the Himalayan range. The town rose to prominence in the 1840s after it was declared a Buddhist pilgrimage site following the construction of the Enchey Monastery. In 1894, the Chogyal or ruler of Sikkim transferred the capital to Gangtok.<\/p>\n

Attractions in Gangtok<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gangtok and its surrounding areas offer excellent views of the mountains and valleys and hence, touring around Gangtok is quite popular amongst tourists. The area is blessed with a variety of flora and fauna making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers. Flowers such as rhododendrons and orchids are very common in the region along with animals like the blood pheasant and the red panda. There are also a couple of wildlife sanctuaries nearby such as the Khangchendzonga National Park and the Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

Visitors who come to witness the natural beauty of Gangtok will not be disappointed. Tsomgo Lake and Menmecho Lake are two of the most popular lakes in the area although there are many others. Gangtok offers spectacular views of mountains, most famous being the Mt. Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga. In case you don\u2019t know, it is the third highest mountain in the world. Tsomgo Lake and Menmecho Lake are two of the most popular lakes in the area, although there are many others. Some of the hot springs that are popular among tourists are the Yume Samdong Hot Spring and the Reshi Hot Spring. They are known for their therapeutic value due to high concentration of sulphur.<\/p>\n

Gangtok is the gateway to Yumthang Valley, which is located at a distance of 150 km.\u00a0Perched at a height of 3,564 m (11,800 ft) above sea level, the valley is home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary that has over 24 species of rhododendron \u2013 the state flower.<\/p>\n

One of the best things about Gangtok is that, unlike most other towns in the region, it is quite cosmopolitan. MG Marg, the main street in Gangtok, is always bustling with shoppers, diners, and tourists. Gangtok has a decent nightlife as places like the Downtown Resto Bar invite you to gulp a drink or two and enjoy country music. There are also casinos like Casino Sikkim at The Royal Plaza Hotel.<\/p>\n

Sightseeing tours in Gangtok, which usually last around half a day, are quite popular.<\/p>\n

Accommodation in Gangtok<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gangtok is an important town in the region and there are a number of options available for tourists when it comes to finding accommodation. Budget travelers can find decent accommodations for as low as Rs.1800. Hotel Sagorika and Hotel Saikripa are some of the most sought after options. Those who are willing to spend a little more can choose to stay at the Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino while those looking for a mid-range accommodation should opt for the Netuk House and Hotel Sonam Delek.<\/p>\n

Gangtok Location Map
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