If you are planning to visit Sikkim and Gangtok this year or starting off 2017 than this post might help you in certain things. Places to visit, Temperature and climate, Places that are accessible for public visit, snowfall, Shopping. Resturants.
About Gangtok & Sikkim
Gangtok is a beautiful hill town and the capital of north-eastern state of Sikkim. This is one place which many tourists like to combine along with a visit to Darjeeling. In fact the combined trip of Darjeeling-Gangtok is a common recipe when people think about visiting this part of the country.
Gangtok is located at an altitude of 5,410 ft in East-Sikkim. Distance from NJP (the nearest major railway station) is 126kms, from Bagdogra airport 124kms, from Siliguri 114kms and from Darjeeling 98kms. Private and shared taxi services are available in plenty between Gangtok and these places.
Places to Visit in Gangtok and Sikkim-
1.Lachung, Yumthang & Zero Point
From Gangtok, you can make an excellent trip to north Sikkim with an overnight stay (1night-2 days) which includes the mountain village Lachung offering lovely views of mountains, the spectacular valley of flowers featuring varieties of rhododendrons in different colors known as Yumthang, and the snow covered Zero Point where the civilian road ends.
2.Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass
Visit the lovely glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake located at an altitude of 12,310ft. The lake surrounded by mountains freezes during the winter. You can continue along the route and visit Baba Mandir (a temple full of stories) and the famous Nathula Pass located at 14,140ft (once forming the trade route with Tibet) and co-located with the Chinese border.
3.Pelling - A small hill town in west Sikkim
Know about Pelling, a small hill town in western Sikkim offering spectacular views of the snow peaks of Kanchenjunga apart from many other attractions including old monasteries, lovely lakes & landscapes, waterfalls etc. There are also several nearby places offering wonderful drive through scenic landscapes and taking you to great attractions such as the second highest suspension bridge in Asia, indo-Nepal border village, first capital of Sikkim and lot more.
4.Namchi - a great place for cultural & religious
tourism
About Gangtok & Sikkim
Gangtok is a beautiful hill town and the capital of north-eastern state of Sikkim. This is one place which many tourists like to combine along with a visit to Darjeeling. In fact the combined trip of Darjeeling-Gangtok is a common recipe when people think about visiting this part of the country.
This is mainly because of the proximity of the two places as well as easy access. And while in Gangtok, tourists visit several other places including the wonderland of Yumthang valley in north Sikkim, and Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass in East Sikkim, Pelling in west Sikkim etc.
Places to Visit in Gangtok and Sikkim-
1.Lachung, Yumthang & Zero Point
From Gangtok, you can make an excellent trip to north Sikkim with an overnight stay (1night-2 days) which includes the mountain village Lachung offering lovely views of mountains, the spectacular valley of flowers featuring varieties of rhododendrons in different colors known as Yumthang, and the snow covered Zero Point where the civilian road ends.
2.Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass
Visit the lovely glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake located at an altitude of 12,310ft. The lake surrounded by mountains freezes during the winter. You can continue along the route and visit Baba Mandir (a temple full of stories) and the famous Nathula Pass located at 14,140ft (once forming the trade route with Tibet) and co-located with the Chinese border.
3.Pelling - A small hill town in west Sikkim
Know about Pelling, a small hill town in western Sikkim offering spectacular views of the snow peaks of Kanchenjunga apart from many other attractions including old monasteries, lovely lakes & landscapes, waterfalls etc. There are also several nearby places offering wonderful drive through scenic landscapes and taking you to great attractions such as the second highest suspension bridge in Asia, indo-Nepal border village, first capital of Sikkim and lot more.
4.Namchi - a great place for cultural & religious
tourism
Namchi is an excellent place for cultural and religious tourism located in South Sikkim. The place has been developed keeping in mind the devotees and those who are religious minded.
But other than the unparalleled experience of temples, monasteries, and places of worships, Namchi also offers wonderful views of snow peaks, landscapes, gardens and nurseries. Namchi is about 78kms from Gangtok and takes about 3.5 hours by road.
5. Zuluk and the historic Silk route
You can reach Zuluk, a small mountain hamlet in east Sikkim in about 4 hours from Gangtok. It falls on the historic Silk route that was once used for trading fur and wool with Tibet. You get breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga, high altitude lakes, valleys and passes , and of course, get to stay in comfortable homestays offered by villagers.
Restaurants in Gangtok
Most good eateries, restaurants, and cafes are located on MG Road or nearby. This is where most tourists come to dine as there are so many choices from pure vegetarian restaurants serving north & south Indian dishes to those serving non-veg food of Indian, western, Chinese, continental & another cuisine. There are also nice cafes on MG Road.
Gangtok Shopping Guide
In the whole of Sikkim, Gangtok is the best place for shoppers. I have described the main shopping areas in Gangtok below along with the best buys:
This is the main marketing area of Gangtok for tourists. The road is lined with all types of shops on both sides. A part of the shopping area here is known as New Market. The shops usually open at 8am in the morning and close by 7pm. The market here is closed on Tuesdays.
Temperature In Gangtok and Darjeeling
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