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Gangtok, capital
of Sikkim, lies at an altitude 1600 meters and is occupied on the west
side by Ranipool River. Gangtok has a very spectacular setting and
offers excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga range from various
points in its vicinity.It is a picturesque town with monastaries, parks,
pagoda-style houses and colourful bazars.The unspoilt natural beauty of
Gangtok and its peaceful Chortens/Stupas offer a truly unique traveling
experience in India.
Hotel Norkhill
Rating :
4 *
Accommodation :
25 Rooms
Address :
Paljor Stadium Road, , Gangtok
Location :
125 kms. from Bagdogra Airport, 125 kms. from New Jalpaiguri
Railway Station
This park provides a commanding view of the expansive valleys
surrounding the city of Gangtok. The charming Himalayan spotted and
musk deer may be seen here. An imposing statue of the Buddha is
situated here. The Red Panda and fleet footed deer can be observed
in a natural habitat.
▪ Orchid Sanctuary
:
Situated just below the Institute of Tibetology.The
sanctuary is famous for its rare and extensive collection of
orchids.Here you can see many of the 454 sepcies of orchid found in
Sikkim.
▪ Do Drul Chorten :
It is the most important "stupa" of Sikkim. Built by Trulshi
Rimpoche in 1945.this stupa has sacred gold-topped shikhara with 108
prayer wheels.It containing rare mandalas, of Doli Phurpa (Bajra
Kilaya), holy books and mantras.The Chorten also has two huge
statues of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) around it.
▪ Tsuklakhang
:
The royal gompa (cahpe) of the Chogyals (rulers of Sikkim)
in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Ths was once the most important
gompa in Sikkim, site of the coronation ceremonies of the Kings of
Sikkim, of royal marriages and of celebrations to mark national and
religious festivals.
Excursion Of Gangtok :
▪
Tsomgo Lake (40 km) :
40 kms from Gangtok,situated at an altitude of 3,780 meters.It is 15
meters deep and about 1 km. long. This oval shaped lake remains
frozen during winters and between May to August various kinds of
flowers bloomalongside the lake. It is also the ideal habitat of the
Red panda.
▪ Tashi View Point
(8 km) :
8 km from Gangtok.it offers a spectacular view
of the majestic mount Khangchendzonga and Mount Siniolchu.
▪ Rumtek Monastery
(24 km) :24 Kms away from Gangtok.The monastery is also
characterised by the structure covered with murals, Tibetan
paintings, Tankhas and frescoes. The monastery is also the largest
in Sikkim, sprawling over a wide area.
▪ Enchey Monastery
(3 km )
: At 3 km from
Gangtok.This monastery is 200 year old monastery has in its
premises, images of Gods and Goddesses and religious objects. It is
advisable to visit this monastery during December when the annual
religious dances are performed.
How
To Reach Gangtok
Air : The
nearest airport is at Bagdogra, 120 km away from Gangtok.
Bagdogra is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati and Kolkatta by
air.
Rail : New Jalpaiguri is the nearest mainline railhead for
Gangtok.
Road : 120 kms from Bagdogra, and a little over a 100 kms
each from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, Gangtok is well connected to
the other Eastern Hill-stations.
Shopping in Gangtok
The main areas for shopping are Old Market, New
Market and Lal Market. Here one finds shops of
all kind which offer good range of items to be
purchased.There are many attractive items to be
bought as carved furniture, the dresses, Lepcha
weave bags, Carpets & Durries with intricate
designs and colourful decorations. One can also
buy wooden and bamboo artifacts. For a collector
of handmade decorative pieces Gangtok is a
paradise.