Gangtok Hotels – Divine Stay in the city of Monasteries
Sikkim’s capital Gangtok, famous for innumerable Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, is a hill station situated on a ridge. Lying at an altitude of 1437 m above sea level, the city of Gangtok is located in the north east region of the country. Gangtok offers you a splendid view of the famous Mountain Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. The name Gangtok is believed to be meant by a hill top. The main population in Gangtok is Nepalis, Bhutias and Lepchas.
Some of the places of interests among tourists in and around the city of Gangtok are Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Pemayangtse, Pelling, Tsomgo Lake, Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View Point. Do Drul Chorten, is a famous stupa in Sikkim near Gangtok built in 1945. Enchey Monastery is a famous monastery for the Buddhists built in the year 1909. This Monastery is situated on the top of a hill near Gangtok. Trekking, Mountain Biking, Para Gliding and River Rafting are some of the adventure activities in the city. The annual Food and Culture Festival held every year in December is a thrilling experience for the tourists. A variety of Sikkim cuisines along with dance and music performances can be enjoyed during the festival.
A plenty of hotels in the category of Gangtok Hotels are fully equipped to meet all the needs of various travellers. These include various star hotels, economy hotels, resorts and medium range hotels. You can find a lot of hotels on either side of M.G. Road. Since Gangtok is a hilly area normally the air conditioned rooms are not required. Non-air conditioned rooms are available at cheaper rates. As any other famous spots, one has to book the rooms in advance for the seasons.
The five star hotel in Gangtok is Mayfair Spa and Resort. This hotel is situated around 10 km from the city of Gangtok. Mayfair Spa is built in the shape of a monastery with all modern amenities.
The Gangtok Hotels include some other high-end hotels in the area and these are Sikkim Continental, Hotel Suhim Portico, The Sidlon Residency, Orange Village Resort and Elgin nor Khill Gangtok. They provide you with luxurious rooms and all royal comforts. The tariff of these hotels is around 3000/-.
The Budget Hotels in Gangtok are comparatively cheaper yet comfortable and even provide the transportation for sightseeing. Some of these hotels are Junipen Tree, Himalayan Retreat, Primula Lodge, Nirvana Hotel, Hotel Anola, Bamboo Grove Retreat, and Silk Route Residency.
Flights are available to Bagdogra, the nearest airport to Gangtok, 124 km away. From Bagdogra we can take a cab or a helicopter to reach Gangtok. The nearest railway station, New Jalpaiguri, is 148 km away from Gangtok.
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