Travel to Gangtok - a Himalayan glory that brims with wild flowers, lush greens and Buddhist gompas. The capital of Sikkim in northeastern India, Gangtok lies at an elevation of 5,600 feet above the sea level.

Surrounded by snow-clad Himalayas on all sides, Gangtok is picture perfect. The town rises over slopes extensively terraced in corn. It was the governmental seat of the kingdom of Sikkim until the monarchy was abolished in 1975. Sikkim was annexed by India in 76.

There are travel restrictions on foreigners though one can go trekking in certain parts of Gangtok in case a registered travel agency arranges the adventure tour. Gangtok overlooks the scenic River Ranipaul and is a great favorite with those interested in white water rafting, hill hikes and mountain adventure.

Gangtok experiences a temperate climate with average temperature being a pleasant 19oC. Summer temperatures stay between 12-28oC; winter temperatures are between 7-18oC. Due to heavy snowfall, the upper reaches of Gangtok are inaccessible in winter.

Explore attractions such as Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute, Tashi Ling Monastery, Orchid Sanctuary, Enchey Monastery and Tsuk La Khang on a tour of Gangtok with Top Tourist Places.com

There are several places of interest located on the outskirts of Gangtok that you may tour. See the Rumtek Monastery, Tsongo Lake and the Phodong Monastery.

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