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There are many places of tourist interest in and around
the city of Gangtok. Important among them include the
Enchey Monastery, Permanent flower show in the white hall
close to the white memorial hall, Do-Drul Chorten stupa,
Handloom and Handicrafts centre, Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology, Saramsa Garden, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre,
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Tashi View Point, Sa-Ngor-Chotshog
Centre and the Ganesh Tok. Othhers include the Pemayangtse
Monastery, Sanga-Choling Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake,
Tashiding Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Phensang
Monastery, Singhik – the place which offers the closest
and most spectacular view of Kanchanjunga, Chungthang,
Lachung, Yumthang, Guru-Dongmar Lake, Temi Tea Garden and
the Menam Hill.
Gangtok has a well developed transportation network. The
city is well accessible by road from the airport and the
railway station. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra near
Siliguri. This airport is connected with Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose International Airport at Kolkata by regular
flight services. From the airport one can hire private
cars to reach Gangtok. The nearest railhead is at New
Jalpaiguri which is connected by regular train services
from Kolkata.
Gangtok, the Capital city of Sikkim provides a wide range of
accommodation which ranges from Deluxe and Luxury hotels to
budget and economy hotels. Some of the hotels which provide
accommodation in Gangtok include the Hotel Nor Khill, Royal
Plaza, Golden Heights, Silk route Residency, Hotel Golden
Pagoda, The Sikkim Continental, Hotel New Castle, Cherry
Guest House, Hotel Crystal Palace, and Hotel Central to name
a few. These hotels in Gangtok provide the most comfortable
accommodation and dining facilities and promise a hassle
free stay in the city.
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