Honeymoon in Gangtok

Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, is a bustling town in the Eastern Himalayas. Located on a ridge, at a height of 5500 ft, the place is a wonderful amalgam of tradition and modernity. Here you will find Buddhist monasteries as well as internet cafes, nightclubs and pool parlours. The influence of Buddhist culture is visible in every corner of Gangtok – be it the architecture, cuisine or attire. Another thing that strikes you about Gangtok, as soon as you enter the town is its environment friendliness. The people and the authorities here are very conscious about adopting eco friendly practices. The whole city is a no plastic zone and plastic bags are completely banned here. In addition to this certain parts of the city are – ‘pedestrian only zone’ where no vehicular traffic is allowed. All this makes Gangtok a very tourist friendly town; in addition to this, its breathtaking natural beauty makes it one of the most sought after honeymoon destinations.

Places to See in Gangtok

Gangtok mainly acts as a gateway to the other popular destinations of Sikkim, but in addition to that it too is home to some of the popular tourist attractions. The mighty Khangchendzonga overlooks the town and Gangtok offers some of the most stupendous views of the mountain – this is one of the biggest attractions that draw people to Gangtok.

Mahatama Gandhi Marg, the main street of Gangtok is a great place to hang out. The street is a pedestrian only zone and is lined with shops and eateries. You can sit on one of the benches stretched along the road and enjoy the carnival like atmosphere. To get the bird’s eye view of Gangtok take the 1 km ride on Deorali-Tashiling ropeway. The ride offers breathtaking view of the Khangchendzonga range and the valley below.

To get the best views of Khangchendzonga, visit the Tashi viewpoint, located 4 km from Gangtok. Ganesh Tok, located at 7 km from the main town, at an altitude of 6500 m offers superb panoramic views of Gangtok. Not so far away is Hanuman Tok, a temple dedicated to lord Hanuman, located at a height of 7200 m.

Rumtek Monastery, located 24 km from Gangtok is one of the most sacred sites of Buddhism. The golden stupa inside the monastery contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa.

Nathu La Pass, located at an altitude of 14500 ft is a must-visit on a tour to Sikkim. The pass is located on the old silk route and is at the border of India and China. During winters temperature here reach to sub zero levels. Nathu La is located at 56 km from Gangtok and it takes 4 hours by road to reach there. On the way to Nathu La are the two beautiful lakes of Tsogmo and Changu. At Changu Lake you can enjoy the Yak ride. The lake is very popular among honeymooners.

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