Wow India Travel

High Season : Mar - Oct

22℃

Low Season : Nov - Feb

0℃

Nearest Airport -PYG

Pakyong Airport

Nearest Train Stations -NJP

New Jalpaiguri

History

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, 5,500 feet above sea level. Gangtok is famous for studying Buddhism and is also associated with commercial, religious, and cultural activities. Tradition and modern crowds converge, and many tourist attractions, such as natural areas, have brought together people from all over the world. The capital is well developed and it is very convenient to go to this exotic place due to the multiple means of transportation.

Different temples and other places of interest will recruit you to come with your family, friends and loved ones. Gangtok is complete because it is a perfect combination of education, tourism and business. This city is the largest city in Sikkim and is popular for its tranquil beauty. There are many tourist attractions like historical places, wildlife sanctuaries, parks, lakes, waterfalls, etc. Gangtok has all the charm that tourists love to visit again and again.

Gangtok means hill, and gradually the city has improved a lot. Then Gangtok became the capital of Sikkim. Now the city has most of the facilities, from architects to better roads. In 1894, the monarch of Sikkim under British rule changed the capital from Tumlong to Gangtok.

Facts & Culture

Gangtok is surrounded by Nepalese, and the people in Gangtok include Butiya, Tibetan, and Lepucha. Some people like Malvaris, Biharis, and Bengali are also residents of Gangtok. The city mainly speaks Nepali, and the mixed culture is due to the existence of different communities in the city. In Gangtok, Buddhism mainly follows religion and festivals such as Magsankranti and Ramnawami have long been celebrated. The culture and traditions of Gangtok are incredible and the people are grateful for it. The city is packed with different restaurants, shopping areas, tourist attractions with Gangtok travel guides, and leisure places suitable for families, honeymoon couples, friends, etc. There are some jungle-like areas around Chogyal Palace, perfect for adventure. The main attraction is Cannes Zhangjiafeng, which is covered by snow. Most tours and trips mention some important areas, which are visited not only once but also frequently.

Beautiful scenery, historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, monasteries and a few other attractions make this a holiday destination with the most tourists. Tourists in Gangtok would love to come back here because this place has many tourist attractions like Ban Jhakri waterfall, Tsongmo lake, Tsuklakhang Palace, kabi lungchok, Sikkim Deerpark, Enchay Monastery and many more places worth visiting.