3 Best Reasons to Visit Gangtok


Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, is nestled in the middle of the eastern Himalayas. The city brims with breathtaking natural beauty and attractions all around. From lush green forests to grand snow-capped mountains, Gangtok is the ideal place to enjoy picturesque sceneries at every step. Gangtok is rich in natural beauty and has many natural attractions including Ban Jhakri falls, Tsomgo Lake, Tashi viewpoint, and a lot more. Here are 3 best reasons to look for the best Gangtok tour packages.

Rumtek Monastery

Situated on a hill facing the city, Rumtek is the most popular tourist spot in Gangtok. It has a prayer hall, an aviary, a school, several stupas, silk paintings, and about 1001 small golden images of Lord Buddha. Also famous as the ‘Dharmachakra Centre,’ this Monastery is renowned across the world for its lessons of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Apart from the striking and serene interiors, the surroundings of Rumtek Monastery are picturesque with lush green paddy fields, beautiful Sikkimese villages, and hilly terrains.


Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

The Khangchendzonga National Park is situated amid the Himalayan ranges and extends from the Lhonak Valley to the Yuksom town in the Western and Northern districts of Sikkim. The park is home to a broad range of Alpine landscapes and endemic wildlife like musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan Tahr, and clouded leopard. Also, this park has a diversity of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, valleys, forests, and Mt. Khangchendzonga, the third-highest peak in the world.

Ganesh Tok

One of the most popular tourist spots, Ganesh Tok is an integral part of many Gangtok tour packages. Situated on a high ridge, Ganesh Tok gives a panoramic view of the sprawling city and the spectacular Himalayan landscape, including mountain peaks such as Mt. Siniolchu and Mt. Khangchendzonga. It is an ideal place for people to offer prayers and experience a peaceful environment in the lap of nature.


Whether you are a leisure traveller or an adventure traveller, Gangtok is the perfect destination to explore this year. You can choose the best Gangtok tour packages to explore this striking city.

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