Gangtok

Gangtok: The abode of the Buddhists

Best Time of Visit

March to October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

2500 INR per person

Welcome To

Gangtok

Gangtok: The abode of the Buddhists

Best Time of Visit

March to October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

2500 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

Summer

Summer is the ideal peak season to visit Gangtok as the weather will be nice and crispy.

Rainy

Rainy seasons can be enjoyed hovering around the clouds touching hotels and markets.

Autumn

Autumn is sweet and dry. You will start feeling a slight cold in the night.

Winter

Winter can be very cold and travelers are advised to wear clothes in layers.

"Welcome to M.G. Marg, spit, and litter free zone"!

The M.G. Roads are forbidden for smoking and littering. You will see no traffic as vehicles aren't allowed in the zone.

What does "Nathula Pass" mean?

Nathu means listening ears and La means pass. It is one of the open trading borders between India and China.

What does "Tsomgo Lake" mean?

In Bhutia language, Tso means lake and Mgo means head. Together they mean source of the water.

Kanchenjunga is translated as….

Kanchenjunga is a Tibetan ne which means 'The 5 treasures of the High Snow' containing Gold, Silver, Gems, Grain and Holy Book.

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

Taxis and Rickshaws are available everywhere in the city at any time.

Rented Bike/ scooties

Two-wheelers are the best and safest option to explore the city and it comes within budget.

Cable Cars

You will see ropeways almost everywhere in Gangtok connecting places to places. Your journey can be done alongside watching the scenery via Cable Cars.

Language

Hindi and English are spoken. Nepali is the widely spoken language here.

Crime Ratio

5% which is very low.

Literacy Rate

82.17%

Population

2,80,896

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Gangtok

Gangtok: The abode of the Buddhists

Best Time of Visit

March to October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

2500 INR per person

Welcome To

Gangtok

Gangtok: The abode of the Buddhists

Best Time of Visit

March to October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

2500 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

Summer

Summer is the ideal peak season to visit Gangtok as the weather will be nice and crispy.

Rainy

Rainy seasons can be enjoyed hovering around the clouds touching hotels and markets.

Autumn

Autumn is sweet and dry. You will start feeling a slight cold in the night.

Winter

Winter can be very cold and travelers are advised to wear clothes in layers.

"Welcome to M.G. Marg, spit, and litter free zone"!

The M.G. Roads are forbidden for smoking and littering. You will see no traffic as vehicles aren't allowed in the zone.

What does "Nathula Pass" mean?

Nathu means listening ears and La means pass. It is one of the open trading borders between India and China.

What does "Tsomgo Lake" mean?

In Bhutia language, Tso means lake and Mgo means head. Together they mean source of the water.

Kanchenjunga is translated as….

Kanchenjunga is a Tibetan ne which means 'The 5 treasures of the High Snow' containing Gold, Silver, Gems, Grain and Holy Book.

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

Taxis and Rickshaws are available everywhere in the city at any time.

Rented Bike/ scooties

Two-wheelers are the best and safest option to explore the city and it comes within budget.

Cable Cars

You will see ropeways almost everywhere in Gangtok connecting places to places. Your journey can be done alongside watching the scenery via Cable Cars.

Language

Hindi and English are spoken. Nepali is the widely spoken language here.

Crime Ratio

5% which is very low.

Literacy Rate

82.17%

Population

2,80,896

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