India Tourism | Gangtok

Gangtok Entry to Sikkim is most convenient by coach, taxi or helicopter.The state of Sikkim lies in the shadow of the mighty Kanchenjunga and its capital, Gangtok, is a picturesque mountain clinging town with monastaries, parks, pagoda style houses and colourful bazars.

Places Covered

Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary and Enchey Monastery (1000 to 1230 hours).
Orchidarium and Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek) (1300-1730 hours).

Entry Formalities for Foreign Tourists

Individual tourist alongwith group tourists can visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong and Pemayangtse for 15 days. Group min. 4 persons can only visit Dzongri (in West Sikkim) for 15 days for the purpose of trekking. Given below are the list of the authorities, who can issue the permit:

All Indian Missions abroad
All Foreigners' Regional Registration Offices in Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi, Chennai (Madras) & Mumbai (Bombay)
Assistant Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, Siliguri
Deputy Director (Tourism), Govt. of sikkim, New Delhi
Assistant Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Sikkim, Kolkata (Calcutta)
Deputy Commissioner, Darjeeling

Altitude: 5800 ft (1,547 metres)
Temperature(°C):
Summer: Max 20.7, Min. 13.1
Winter: Max 14.9, Min. 7.7
Clothing: Summer: Light woollens, Winter: Heavy woollens
Languages spoken: Sikimese, English
Best Season: March to late May, October to Mid-December

How to get there

	Air: Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (124 kms). Fare:- Kolkata (Calcutta)-Bagdogra Rs.1025.
	Rail: The nearest railway stations are Siliguri 114 kms, New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 125 kms.
	Road: Good motorable roads connect Gangtok with Siliguri 114 kms, Kolkata (Calcutta)725 kms, Darjeeling 139 kms and Guwahati 589 kms.
	Local Transport: Regular bus services connect Gangtok with Bagdogra, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and Kolkata (Calcutta). Fare:- Kolkata (Calcutta)-Gangtok Rs.160. Conducted Tour: The following tours are run by the Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Sikkim, starting from the tourist Information Centre, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Tel.: 22064, only during the season.

Places of Interest

Chorten
Deer park
Enchey Monastery
Goverment Cottage Industries Institute
Orchid Sanctuary
Research Institute of Tibetology Tashi View Point
Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek) and Saramsa Garden
Proposed Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok

Excursions

Bakkhim: 2nd day halt for trekking and mountaineering expedition to Dzongri.
Dzongri: This place offers a fascinating view of Kanchenjunga.
Pemayangtse Monastery: 115 kms from Gangtok. The 2nd oldest monastary in Sikkim. And an ideal base for trekking to Dzongri.

The Region

Sikkim | Gangtok | Pemayangtse