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Gangtok is a small capital city of Sikkim offering a range of things to do and see to her visitors. Offering some stunning views of the Himalayas, Gangtok is an ideal place if you want to enjoy some moments of bliss.
There are various monasteries in the city which are a crash course in history of the state. If you want to sweat it out then you can go for trekking and depending upon your fitness level you can choose a short trek or a week long trek where you will enjoy the scenic beauty of Gangtok.
Shopaholics can shop here to your heart’s contents for footwear and handicrafts and don’t forget to buy some Sikkim tea to take back home. Hungry after all the activities then head to any of the restaurants that serve a variety of Indian cuisines to satiate your hunger.
With its lush green landscapes and thriving nightlife, Gangtok is waiting to be explored. So just come and revel in the natural beauty of this capital city of Sikkim.
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Gangtok is one of the very few hill stations in India that is not crowded to the hilt and you can enjoy extended moments of pure bliss.
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Lots of shops and plenty of choices! Shopping in Gangtok is all about buying masks, footwear, carpets, handicrafts and other trinkets in the souvenir shops strewn along Mahatma Gandhi Marg.
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The outdoor activities in Gangtok include short treks to the nearby hills and if you are a seasoned player, you can go treks that last for more than a week and will take you through some very tough but exceedingly beautiful routes.
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The places near Gangtok include Rumtek Monastery that is 24 kms away and is one of the most important monasteries of the ‘Kagyud Order’.
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There is no dearth of restaurants in Gangtok. Some of the famous eateries in Gangtok include Hotel Golden Pagoda (serving Indian cuisine), Parivar Restaurant (South Indian) and Bakers Café (famous for its Viennese coffee and luscious pastries).
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The main festival in Gangtok is the Pong Labsal festival that takes place in December every year and this is the time when the Chogyal's Palace is thrown open to visitors.
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