Gangtok: Wonder of the East
The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok is a fairly modern city that provides the perfect base for travel across the state. Abundant in natural beauty, this city offers the most panoramic views of the Himalayas coupled with amazing weather and cheerful locals. You can catch magnificent views of the majestic Khangchendzonga from almost every hotel roof!
MG Road, Gangtok’s most happening place is a complete litter free, spit free and even car free zone that makes it an ideal place to enjoy shopping or simply laze around. Lined with a number of restaurants and cafeterias, it offers great food and dining options. Plan a visit to the spectacularly beautiful Tsomgo Lake located 38 kms from Gangtok and soak in its serene beauty. You can also enjoy a yak ride there.
For adventure buffs, Gangtok offers a lot of options in the form of paragliding, rock climbing and river rafting. Located 4 kms from Gangtok on the way to Ranka Buddhist Monstery, Ban Jhakri Falls is another famous tourist place.
The best time to visit Gangtok is from September to October and then from March to June as the temperature is moderately mild. Avoid visiting during monsoons as there are high chances of landslides and accidents due to heavy fog. General weather of this destination is Cold. This destination is of type Mountain.