Gangtok combines Buddhist monastic heritage with a compact, walkable hill-station centre. On clear days Kangchenjunga dominates the skyline, and the town serves as the launch point for excursions into North and East Sikkim's high-altitude lakes and passes.
Top Attractions
Rumtek Monastery
MG Marg
Tashi View Point
Ganesh Tok cable car
Best Time to Visit
March to June, October to December
How to Reach
Nearest airport: Pakyong Airport (about 31 km); nearest railhead: New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (about 125 km).