Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim with a population of approximately 50,000  has emerged into the mainstream of the Tourism Industry, with more and more tourist visiting this little Himalayan state every year. Gangtok has developed into a cosmopolitan flavour where old-world charm and hospitality exist along with the Internet Age. 

With different cultures and religion existing in perfect harmony, Gangtok has shown that "Unity in Diversity" exists in Sikkim. Sikkimese have strong bonding with their age-old traditions and customs. However, a quick survey of Gangtok shows that  the bubble of modernization has burst with a bang in the town. The capital is definitely  not behind the rest of the world in terms of urbanization - Broad roads, flyovers, posh markets, state-of-art hospital, educational institutes, fast food outlets, discothèques, and all other modern amenities that the heart can desire for. One imposing manmade landmark of the town is the 200 ft-high TV tower which overlooks the town and is situated near the Enchey Monastry below Ganesh Tok. A stroll along the Mahatma Gandhi Marg is shopper's delight- Hotels, restaurants, curios, footwear and almost everything is available. Be here to experience the magic.

How to get to Gangtok:
Foreigners visiting Gangtok must possess an Indian visa. In addition to an Indian visa, foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. The permits can be obtained from all Indian missions, Tourism Office, New Delhi, Sikkim Tourism Office, Calcutta and Sikkim Tourism Office, Siliguri on the strength of an Indian Visa...more

LOCAL TRANSPORT: Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the Gangtok- Siliguri Highway and are available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Gangtok.

AIR CONNECTIONS: Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124 kms.)

HELICOPTER SERVICE - between Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok

ROAD CONNECTIONS: Gangtok is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc.

RAIL CONNECTIONS: New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal (148 kms.) 

Where to stay in Gangtok:

Where to Eat:

Buzz(Glenary's), New Market	221643/ 221650
Little Italy, Near Petro Pump, Deorali	281980
The Square, Paljor Stadium Road	227750
Fusion Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Convoy Ground, Tadong	270130
Blue Poppy/ Dragon Hall, Hotel Tashi Delek	222038/222991
China Palate, New Market	227815
Dragon Restaurant,  Green Hotel,  M.G.Marg	225057/ 224439
Eden Park, Hotel Park Residency	228411/ 228410
Hotel Sher-e-Punjab, 31A NH	222823
House of Bamboo, M.G.Marg	229390
Krishna Restaurant (Pure Veg.)	228550
Metro's Fast Food (Pure Veg.), 31A NH	223245
Moti Mahal, New Market	224430/ 223998
Oberoi's Barbeque, New Market	223215/ 227884
Parivar Restaurant (Pure Veg.),  M.G.Marg	227409/ 224088
Risur Restaurant, Deorali	222358
Snow Lion, Paljor Stadium Road	222523/ 223468
The Blue Sheep Restaurant, M.G.Marg	229028
Wild Orchid Restaurant, Hotel Central, 31A NH	222553/ 222105

Places to visit in and around Gangtok:
◘ Government Institute of Cottage Industry
◘ Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
◘ Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa)
◘ Enchey Monastery
◘ Ridge Park & White Hall Complex
◘ Tashi View Point
◘ Hanuman Tok
◘ Ganesh Tok
◘ Himalayan Zoological Park
◘ Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre

Excursions from Gangtok:
◘ Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center
◘ Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
◘ Saramsa Garden
◘ Water Garden
◘ Tsomgo(Changu) Lake
◘ Menmecho Lake
◘ Nathula Pass

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