Information About Gangtok, Sikkim

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LocationSikkim, India
GeographyHill station; situated in the Eastern Himalayas at an altitude of about 1,650 meters (5,410 feet) above sea level
Famous ForEnchanting views, monasteries, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, MG Marg
ClimateMild summers, chilly winters; Frequent rainfall; Pleasant climate throughout the year
Best Time to VisitMarch to June & September to December for pleasant weather
ActivitiesVisiting monasteries, cable car rides, shopping, exploring viewpoints, trekking
AttractionsRumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok
Nearby PlacesTashi Viewpoint, Banjhakri Falls, Ranka Monastery, Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary
Local CuisineSikkimese cuisine – Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa, Chaang (local millet-based alcoholic beverage)
TransportationRoad access from major cities; nearest airport – Bagdogra Airport; nearest railway station – New Jalpaiguri
AccommodationHotels, resorts, guesthouses, and homestays offering panoramic views of the Himalayas
Popular FestivalsLosar (Tibetan New Year), Saga Dawa, Dasain, Tihar
Adventure SportsTrekking (Dzongri Trek, Goecha La Trek), river rafting in Teesta River
WildlifeRed Panda, Himalayan Black Bear, various bird species; Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary’s biodiversity
Cultural HeritageInfluenced by Tibetan-Buddhist culture; vibrant festivals, monasteries, and traditional practices

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