GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim has emerged as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. Each year more and more tourist visits this little Himalayan state for its numerous places of tourist's interest and pleasant climate. Today, Gangtok has developed into a cosmopolitan flavour where old-world charm and hospitality exist along with the Internet Age.

Gangtok, with green and white peaks around is a city, the beauty of which should be visualised to be believed. Nestled in the pristine ambience of the Himalayas, the gangtok city is exudes an air of enchantment, which hangs over the whole valley.

» By Air : The closest airport is at Bagdogra, which is 124-km from Gangtok (about 4 hours drive) and connected by air with all-important Indian Metros. For all further details please contact any one of the Sikkim tourism offices.

» By Rail : The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri, which is 125-km (about 4 hours drive) from Gangtok. NJP is well connected with all major cities of India. Gangtok, railway bookings can be made at the booking counter of the Sikkim nationalised transport terminus.

» By Road : Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the national highway 31 A. the Sikkim nationalised transport plies regular bus services between Gangtok and Siliguri and within Sikkim. Private buses, jeeps and taxis are also available from Siliguri and Bagdogra. Bookings can be made at the SNT terminus, Siliguri.