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GANGTOK |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
5800 ft (1,547 Meters) |
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Summer Temp. |
Min. 13.1 C, Max. 20.7 C |
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Winter Temp. |
Min. 7.7 C, Max. 14.9 C |
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Languages |
Sikimese, English |
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Best Season |
March - Late May, Oct - Mid Dec. |
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Introduction |
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A city where you can hear the call of the hills, where you can become one with the
bounties of nature… where you can commune with yourself in the monasteries… where
you can shop for trinkets and tribal handicrafts in the long-winding bazaars… that
is the magic of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a very charming city on the western
side of the Ranipool river…. offering spectacular views of the entire Kanchenjunga
range. The ancient temples, palaces and monasteries of Gangtok will transport you
to a world of fantasy
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TSUK-LA-KHANG
The Royal chapel, is the principal place of worship for the Buddhists. It is a beautiful
and impressive building, housing a large collection of statues of Buddha and exquisite
wood-carvings.
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The Rumtek Monastery |
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This Monastery is about 24 km away from Gangtok. It is the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa,
the head of the Kagyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There are many Tibetan religious
paintings exhibited here. Visitors are welcome to sit in the chanting sessions.
Behind the temple is the Institute of Buddhist Studies, where the monks study. Rumtek
is the site of 'Chaam' dances, held two days before the Tibetan new year in February.
During this time, you can see the monks dance to the tune of cymbals and the beat
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ENCHEY GOMPA
This interesting Gompa of the Nyingmapa order is located about 3 km northeast of
the center of town.
ORCHID GARDENS SANCTUARIES
There are over 450 species of rare orchids in the sanctuary in Sikkim.
Some of these beautiful flowers cannot be found anywhere else. The best time to
visit is April and early May and between September and December. You can also check
out the Orchidarium, another enchanting orchid sanctuary, located 12 km south of
Gangtok.
THE FLOWER EXHIBITION CENTRE
Blooming, blossoming and some even budding floral beauties. You can feast your eyes
on the multifarious hues of nature at the the Flower Exhibition Centre, which has
orchids and other species of flowers.
DO DRUL CHORTEN AND GOMPA
This large white Chorten is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels (should be turned clockwise).
DEER PARK
Kids will just enjoy this place. You can see various kinds of deer in their natural
surroundings. If you visit the park around 7.30 am to 8.00 pm., you can see the
deer being fed.
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HOW TO REACH |
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Air :
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Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (124 kms).
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Rail :
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The nearest railway stations are Siliguri 114 kms, New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 125 kms.
Fare:- Howrah-New Jalpaiguri:
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Road :
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Good motorable roads connect Gangtok with Siliguri 114 kms, Calcutta 725 kms, Darjeeling
139 kms and Guwahati 589 kms
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Bus : |
Regular bus services connect Gangtok with Bagdogra, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri
and Calcutta. Places Covered
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