All good things in life come in small packets and Gangtok is a good illustration. Be it the rich flora, the beautiful people, or the serene Buddhist monasteries.The eastern state of Sikkim lies couched between the borders of Nepal and Bhutan.Several festivals are celebrated in Gangtok and its adjoining areas.The best time to visit Gangtok, is in the months of October to mid-December and March to May. One can visit by bus though gangtok sikkim route os the busiest one.Gangtok is a breathing and dynamic bit of paradise of the northeast. It has an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. Lets go and see some amazing spots in gangtok.
MG Road :
It is the shopping hub of gangtok known to be heart of this city having various shops, restaurants, hotels .one can stroll around to enjly the enviornment with very clean road without any smoke, traffic . At night it appears to be more beautiful because of lighting.
Ganesh Tok:
It is a small temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, situated on the top of hill covered with snow. It is so small that only one person can fit at a time. Colourfull flags has tied over the stairs . There is a place to kept shoes safe and to wash hands for devotees. It is surrounded by beautiful hills, mountains and landscaps.
Kangchenjunga:
One of the most stunning mountains , third highest peak ,kanchenjunga surrounded by nepal ,sikkim,tibet. It is also known as the five treasures of high snow as it is believed to represent five repositories of god ie. Gold, silver, gems ,grains and holly books. People like to doblot of trekking here as it gives pleasent view of woody forest and beautiful scenery. Perfectvpicnic spot many tourist loves to clock pictures here.
Seven Sisters Waterfalls :
As name suggests it consist of seven different waterfalls arranged side by side on a cliff . It is situated around 32 km away from gangtok at gangtok lachung highway. The capitative scene of these sister rainfalls can be seen from base especially when there is rain.
Cable Car Ropeway:
Who doesn't want a thrilling activity once in a while . So gangtok offers a cable car ropeway which is around 935 m long and provides the aerial bird’s eye view of whole gangtok with in 10 to 20 min. It has three terminal stations - Tashiling, Namnang or Deorali, the lowest one being at Deorali. It can carry up to 25 people in one go. To enjoy the panoramic view of hills,landscapes one should try it while visit.
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