As mist sweeps over its rolling hills, the city of Gangtok turns all the more surreal. A usual morning in Gangtok will have you watching Mt Kachendzonga turn golden with the rising Sun, followed by a strumming of guitars from the neighbourhood and smoke rising from kitchen chimneys of the tiny houses that dot the city. In spite of being Sikkim’s state capital, Gangtok is as dreamy and laid-back as a place in the Himalayas can be. It is the perfect place to start your voyage to North East India, offering that first glimpse of a culture that is unique as it is different from that of the rest of the country.Gangtok Travel Guide
As mist sweeps over its rolling hills, the city of Gangtok turns all the more surreal. A usual morning in Gangtok will have you watching Mt Kachendzonga turn golden with the rising Sun, followed by a strumming of guitars from the neighbourhood and smoke rising from kitchen chimneys of the tiny houses that dot the city. In spite of being Sikkim’s state capital, Gangtok is as dreamy and laid-back as a place in the Himalayas can be. It is the perfect place to start your voyage to North East India, offering that first glimpse of a culture that is unique as it is different from that of the rest of the country.1
The most luxurious stays in Gangtok
Casinos just round the corner, ancient-looking fireplace in your room, tapestry rich corridors or a century-old retreat in the Himalayas — the grandeur of luxury hotels in Gangtok will bowl you over. Equally perfect for ...more
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5 mid-budget hotels in Gangtok
If you are scouring for comfortable but budget accommodation options, there are a host of mid-budget hotels in Gangtok to suit your needs. You will find a fine blend of comfort and budget living at hotels such as The Net...more
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The best budget accommodations in Gangtok
Backpackers on a Himalayan odyssey would find no dearth of budget hotels in Gangtok. You can opt for the Sikkim Himalayan Homestays, a great bet, for the surprisingly low tariff includes stay as well as food (home-cooked...more
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The Royal Plaza
A four-star hotel, The Royal Plaza is one of the few luxury properties in Gangtok. Situated right in the centre of the city, it woos tourists with its 78 suites and rooms as well as its casino. All the rooms have chic ...more
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5 must visit restaurants in Gangtok
A treat for food lovers, the entire line-up of restaurants in Gangtok is a delight. Interesting mix of Sikkimese and Tibetan cuisine, desserts that go melting the second you taste them, a dash of flavours from Bhutan and...more
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9’INE Native Cuisine
If you go by the adage of when in Rome do as the Romans do, dining at 9’INE Native Cuisine is a must. Special Sikkimese meals are their USP with choices that include gundruk (fermented vegetable soup), kinema (soyabean c...more
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Baker’s Cafe
Often frequented by both locals and travellers, the Baker's Cafe is one of the hippest cafes around. Cakes, muffins, buns, rolls, cookies, croissants, pizzas, paninis, sandwiches, garlic toasts and Gangtok’s signature st...more
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Roll House
If you believe that looks are deceptive, you would know why the weathered-looking Roll House on MG Marg rocks. No bigger than a kitchenette, this is where you will find Gangtok’s best rolls. Its all vegetarian menu has o...more
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Taste of Tibet
No lover of Tibetan food can skip dining at the Taste of Tibet. If you’re anywhere around MG Marg, this one calls for a must visit. Choose from a lavish spread of momos, thukpa, shyabhale (Tibetan meat pasty), thentuk (h...more
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6 reasons why you should visit Gangtok
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is situated in the midst of the eastern Himalayas. An important centre of Buddhism, this charming hill station is surrounded by beautiful scenery at every step, especially stunning views o...more
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Viewpoints of Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga range is not just the third highest mountain in the world, but also a sacred entity in Sikkim. Its five peaks symbolise the five treasures―Gold, Silver, Gems, food grains and religious texts. The mountain is...more
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Tsongmo Lake
The Tsongmo Lake, also spelled as Tsomgo Tsongmo Lake, also spelled as Tsomgo Lake, and called the Changu Lake, is located about 25 Km from Gangtok on the way to Nathu La. The lake is considered holy and there is a small...more
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Places in Gangtok you can’t afford to miss
Nestled in the lower Himalayas, the city of Gangtok has grown over the mountains and in the valleys. Seen from the skies or even from the ropeway, Gangtok shows a colourful façade against the backdrop of the snow-clad mo...more
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Weekend trips from Gangtok
Give a miss to the weekend crowd of the city by heading to one of these places near Gangtok. Choose from the primarily Buddhist town of Kalimpong, the every youthful Darjeeling, the very surreal Yumthang Valley, the Swit...more
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Yumthang Valley
Rush to Yumthang Valley for a weekend trip from Gangtok if you are searching for an awe-inducing place in the lofty Himalayas of Sikkim. Not a regular tourist getaway, Yumthang Valley is a high altitude region that’s qu...more
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Sleepless in Gangtok
The breathtakingly spectacular ‘Switzerland of the East’, consistently makes it to the 'top destinations to visit,' lists every year. And for good reason too: Gangtok is one those rare places where visitors can easily in...more
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