Gangtok
One of the most beautiful corners of India is the North East especially for nature and adventure lovers. Filled with dense forest, pleasing climate and majestic locations, one can easily get lost in the serene beauty of North-eastern India. This corner is also one of the offbeat location of India so you tend to be away from the hustle and bustle of tourist filled destinations.
North-east is suitable for almost every type of traveler whether you’re a lonely backpacker or a guy who travels with family or a group, as it has some of the most beautiful hill stations, lush greenery and exotic and rare flowers and animal species. It plays a great role in making Incredible India even more incredible.
Further in the discussion, we are going to talk about one of the destination for a north east tour package, a hill station from where you can get a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Kudos, if you got it right.
We are talking about the gateway to Sikkim i.e. Gangtok. With clouds floating by your side, you feel like you are I heaven at this extremely alluring hill station. Due to everything being just in the right amount, Gangtok can be easily listed as one of the most serene hill stations of India.
We have a lot to discuss about this beautiful place and also about Gangtok tourism. So, without wasting any further time, let’s get right into it.
Places to Visit
Gangtok is full of places that offer majestic views which will leave you awestruck. Below we have compiled a list of best places to visit in Gangtok.
● Nathu la pass
● Rumtek Monastery
● Tsomgo Lake
● Kanchenjunga
● Mangan
● Do Drul Chorten
● Flower exhibition centre
● Enchey monastery
● Kabi longstok
● Reshi Hot springs
● Hanuman Tok
● Ganesh Tok
● Baba mandir
● Tsuk la Khang monastery
● Banjhakri Falls
● Ranka Monastery
● Seven Sisters waterfalls
● Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
All these places have unique characteristics that sets them apart from each other and you should must visit atleast a few of these locations on your trip to Gangtok.
When to travel Gangtok?
This time, we thought without mentioning any best time to travel Gangtok it would be rather better to put up what exactly are the climatic conditions during each month throughout the year and then you will be able to decide when is the right time to look for the best tour package for Gangtok.
Starting with the monsoon season which is from the June to Mid-September, you will find the scene to be mostly densely foggy. The temperature values ranges between 17oC and 20oC.
Just after the monsoon comes two months of pleasant and calm climate i.e. the October and September. The temperature ranges between 15oC and 20oC.
Next up is the winters which starts from November and lasts till the month of January when you will experience freezing temperatures.
The months of February and march marks the spring with pleasing climate and temperature between 15oC and 22oC is recorded.
Summer months are from April to June which offers the most soothing and perfect climate with temperature values between 20oc and 27oC.