What are the best places and activities in Gangtok?
While in Gangtok, visit the most popular sightseeing places such as Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery and Himalayan Zoological Park. Ban Jhakri falls is a perfect recreation spot and a major sightseeing destination in Gangtok. Go to Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok and Tashi viewpoint to enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain range. The historic Nathu La Pass is a must visit when in Gangtok and you can also visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple situated on the road between Nathula and Jelepla Pass. Enjoy a bumpy yak ride at Lake Tsomgo and get mesmerized by the blue waters and savour the piping hot soupy noodles and tea served by the nearby stalls. Head out for paragliding or a ropeway cable ride over Gangtok city or Go River rafting at Teesta River and trekking in Goecha La Trek or mountain biking from Gangtok to Rangpo and make your trip an adventurous and fun one.
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What is a good time to visit Gangtok?
Gangtok is a beautiful hill station that has pleasant weather for most time of the year. Summer is the most ideal time to visit this place which begins in March and ends in June. During monsoons, the place witnesses’ heavy rainfall causing landslides and therefore it is not recommended to make plans to visit this place. October and November is also a great time to visit this place when you can enjoy the clear views of the enchanting Himalayan peaks. During December to February, temperatures can go below freezing point and the higher regions receive snowfall making this place quite chilly.
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What are some of the best economy accommodations near the market area?
There are many hotels in Gangtok which are affordable and comfortable by OYO Rooms. These accommodations centrally located in the main market area, MG Marg. Few good options are:
OYO 17078 Saint Hotel Gangtok
OYO 18455 Hotel Golden Shangrila
OYO 14341 Hotel Highland Vista
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What are some of the best stay options near the bus stand?
You can easily get comfortable and affordable OYO Rooms near the bus stand in Gangtok. Here are a few of them that are good.
Is Gangtok covered by metro/bus network? What is the best way to travel across the city?
There is no dedicated local bus service in Gangtok. However, you will find cost-efficient taxis for local travel which is one of the best ways to travel across the city. You will get a shared taxi for Rs. 10 or you can hire a full taxi for Rs 50. The fare for half day sightseeing will cost you around Rs.1250 while full day will cost around Rs 3000 to Rs. 4000.
Visit more hotels in Gantok 🙂
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How to find hotels in gangtok mg marg?
OYO has made it very convenient for you to find good hotels in Gangtok near MG Marg! Simply browse through hotels in MG Marg Gangtok 😃
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What is the best food that you can eat in Gangtok?
You will find a flattering variety of food to eat while in Gangtok. MG Marg is a central place in Gangtok where you will find almost all major restaurants and cafes. Go to 9’INE Natives to enjoy Sikkim’s popular meal with chicken, fermented soybean, dim sums, mushroom kachi and pork fry. Eat momos and wontons at Roll House, Baker’s Cafe, Taste of Tibet, Thukpa at Denzong Inn, Gyathuk and Thenthuk at Taste of Tibet are other local delicacies to try. For north Indian and south Indian food, Parivar restaurant is a good place to enjoy dosas, sambhar and other foods. Cafe culture is a multi-cuisine restaurant but is widely known for its Tibetan plain bread, Shyaphale and Tibetan meat pies while Chopstick and Dragon Wok serves good Chinese food. For mouth-watering biryani, go to Khan uncle’s biryani house. Cafe fiction serves paninis, cakes and delicious grilled sandwiches that you can relish, besides Cafe Royale, the Coffee shop and Cafe Live and Loud are also some good places to hang out.
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How to enjoy the nightlife in Gangtok?
Go for a walk on MG Marg which is pedestrian only area and is the cleanest part of the city. There are a few clubs and pubs where you can have a few drinks and groove to the music like Cafe Life and Loud, X-cape, Lounge 31a and Pub 25. Infinity Futsal is a sports club and a pub where you will find live rap sessions and Cosplay evenings. Homeground Sports Bar is another go-to place where you can spend your evening playing snooker and football on tables. When in Gangtok, you cannot miss going to Casinos such as Mayfair and Casino Deltin Denzong. Get ready for an enthusiastic nightlife and have fun chilling out at these amazing places.
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What are the unexplored places in Gangtok?
There are many beautiful places situated near Gangtok which are worth exploring. Namchi offers a beautiful view of the Ranjit valley and Khangchendzonga range and there are few monasteries and Buddhist pilgrim centers too. Yuksom is a great place for trekking enthusiasts while Ravangla is adorned for tea estates and monasteries. Mangan is not very far from Gangtok and is known for its beautiful and peaceful monasteries. Witness and explore the best of this place which will take your breath away and give you memories to remember.