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Backpacking in Sikkim, India - Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Gangtok, Sikkim, India http://www.hotsia.com > Backpacking in Sikkim, India > Gangtok, Sikkim, India Travel information for the state capital of Sikkim (SIKKIM), India (INDIA). Mr. Hotsia recommends hotels in Sikkim. Siliguri is a municipality that serves as the capital and largest city of Sikkim state, India. It is also the headquarters of East Sikkim district. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayas at an altitude of 1,650 meters.
(5,410 feet) The city has a population of 100,000 with diverse ethnic groups such as Nepali, Lepchas, and Bhutia. Gangtok has a cool climate year-round with five seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter, and spring. Temperatures range from an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) to a low of 4 °C (39 °F). Summer (late April to June) is mild with the highest temperatures. The monsoon season from June to September features heavy rainfall.
In winter, average temperatures range between 4 °C and 7 °C with snowfall. Gangtok is one of the main shopping and cultural activity centers in the city. Ecotourism has become an important activity in the region, including hiking, climbing, rafting, and other nature-focused activities. Approximately 351,000 tourists visited Sikkim in 2007. A river flows parallel to National Highway 31A, connecting Gangtok to Siliguri.
Travel within Sikkim, including Gangtok, is only by Jeep. Each town has a taxi station. Most residents live within a few kilometers of the city center and own vehicles such as two-wheelers and cars. Gangtok is connected to the rest of India by all-weather highways. National Highway 31A links Gangtok to Siliguri, 114 km (71 miles) away in the neighboring state of West Bengal.
The highway also connects to nearby towns like Darjeeling. The nearest connection to the rest of India is the New Jalpaiguri station in Siliguri, 124 km (77 miles) from Gangtok. The closest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IATA code IXB) in Siliguri, 16 km (10 miles) from Siliguri city center. Gangtok is also connected to Bagdogra Airport by helicopter service.
Mr. Hotsia traveled from Darjeeling and stayed two nights in Gangtok at the View Point Hotel, costing about 800 baht per night. During the rainy season, prices drop by 30%. If traveling alone, tourists are not allowed to go far from the city; it is recommended to come in groups. I stayed in the city and only explored locally. mr.hotsia travels with satisfaction.
