Gangtok, The capital of sikkim lies more than 1520 mts above sea level. It was the seat of the kingdom of Sikkim until the monarchy was abolished in 1975 and Sikkim became part of India in 1976.
It serves as a perfect base to explore Sikkim. An air of enchantment hangs over the the whole valley; the mysticism, the stupas, the monasteries reach out while across the hills and valleys comes the sounding of the long trumpets by robed lamas.
Gangtok is the perfect place to explore Himalayan ranges (Kanchenjuga.) 21Kms from Northeast of Gangtok lies the Tibetian border Nathu Pass.
The town has been blessed with the wealth of arts and literature of Buddhist Monasteries. The town’s landscape is marked by the former royal palace and chapel, two monasteries, the open-air Lall Market, and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, a centre for research in Mahayana Buddhism.
It houses with all varieties of accommodation and food.
The population includes Nepalese, Tibetans, Lepchas, and Indians.
PLACES OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN & AROUND GANGTOK
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AIRPORT:
The Bagdogra domestic airport connects well with major cities of India.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
Hotels and Restaurants with adequate facilities of all ranges are available.
MEDICAL TOURISM IN GANGTOK
It is the perfect place to stay and tour eastern India after taking treatment in Calcutta.
Indian tourists require no entry permits into Sikkim, except for the restricted areas. Foreign tourists require a special permit, which is easily available at all Indian missions abroad who are authorised to issue a 15-day permit. The same can also be obtained from any of the Sikkim Tourism offices. The tourism officer at the border town of Rangpo is also authorised to issue a 2-day permit to foreign tourists to enable them to enter the state and acquire the full 15-day permit.
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