Gangtok Tourism
Population : 45,000
Altitude : 1640m
¤ Gantok At A Glance
 Less
than a decade ago, Gangtok was a sleepy little town, much unlike a
state capital. People smiled at each other, and always had time to
stop and talk.
Today, urbanisation and the potential for tourism have distinctly
changed the pace of the town.
However, it is nice to see that in spite of the gargantuan tempo of
progress and expansion, people still smile at each other and they
always have time to stop and talk!
The warmth and the open friendly atmosphere is something that rarely
goes unnoticed, even during a brief stay at Gangtok. More often than
not, this is the most soothing balm that helps you ‘disentangle’
yourself from your buses and cars, after the rather ‘eventful’
journey to Gangtok from the plains. The town is also connected to
Siliguri by air. Situated in West Bengal, Siliguri is at a distance of
115km from Gangtok.
¤ A Picturesque Hill Station
The literal meaning of the word Gangtok is ‘hilltop’. The
town is perched on a long ridge bordering the Ranipul River. In
spite of the concrete structures that now brace even the borders of
the ridge, Gangtok remains a picturesque place with an excellent view
of the entire Kangchendzonga Range.
The town in itself is quite interesting, and it’s a good idea to
spend some time in its many quaint lanes and market streets, around
the M.G Road and the Lal Bazaar, before you head off into remote
Sikkim country. |
