Gangtok

Description

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Elevation: 1,650 m

Area: 19.2 km²

Weather: 16 °C, Wind NE at 3 km/h, 93% Humidity

Population: 1 lakh (2011)

Local time: Wednesday, 8:15 pm

When to visit

Gangtok has a subtropical highland climate. Pre-monsoon rains start to arrive Apr–May, followed by the torrential monsoon season of Jun–Sep. The weather is generally dry, sunny and mild Nov–Mar. A popular time to visit is Mar–Jun (before the worst of the torrential rains) and Oct/Dec (once the peak rains have left). The Tibetan New Year (normally in Feb, dates vary) features traditional Tibetan dances and songs, many performed by Buddhist monks. Saga Dawa (May/Jun) is a holy day celebrating the Lord Buddha's nirvana.

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