Indian Cities & Destinations - Comprehensive guide to
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music, costumes, and languages of India.
Gangtok
is the capital city Sikkim, the second smallest state of India. Famous for
its many important monasteries, and for the picturesque views of the
Himalayas, Gangtok is one of the important hill station of the country.
In Gangtok you can see a smooth blend of both tradition and modernity.
Located at an altitude of 1547 m above sea level, Gangtok houses some of the
important Buddhist religious sites too. The existence of the peaceful
Chortens or Stupas, old monasteries and the unspoilt natural beauty of
Gangtok offers you a truly unique travelling experience.
Some of
the destinations are related to the Buddhist religion while others are
simply picturesque, deserving an admiring look.
The Rumtek
Monastery, which is the largest monastery of its kind in Sikkim and the
Phodong Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the region,
needs a mention here. These places are easily accessible from the
Gangtok town.Gangtok which, at an altitude of 1,870m, is Sikkim's fairytale
capital in the clouds, balances precariously on steep mountain slopes,
Surrounded by lush rice terraces, swifts flowing rivers and distant snow
views, Gangtok has become the political and economic hub of Sikkim with its
population having increased from 15,000 to 50,000 since it joined India in
1975.
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Attractions of Gangtok |
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Gomukh Trek : Source of the Gangotri
glacier & source of the river Bhagirathi, Gomukh is located at an
altitude of 4200 metres. Gomukh, the identified source of the river Ganga,
is 18 kms further uphill. The trek to Gomukh is gradual, and severl pilgrims
undertake the journey to pay homage to the river at its known source. En
route accommodation is available at Bhojwasa in Tourist Rest House.
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