Gangtok, the capital city of the small state of Sikkim, seems to have come alive from the fairyland of a child's fantasy. Situated on the side of a ridge, Gangtok perfectly mingles its traditional past and the present times of modernity. The city flanks the prominent presence of Stupas and monasteries. Gangtok remains full of hustle bustle with tourists.

Places to see:

The enrapturing sites of the flags thumping in the wind; the hands of Lamas mumbling invocations to God and spinning wheels, streets downed by snow and brightly-painted pagoda-roofed houses; give insight to the untold saga of Gangtok. Directly facing the city is the hill Lukshyma, the 'Mother of Pearl' citadel of the magic mountain, Khang-Chen-Dzod-Nga, which is worshipped as a local deity. There are many sites of tourists interestin Gangtok; like Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Deer Park, Dul-Dul Chorten, Tsomgo Lake, Changu Lake, Labrang Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Tasuklakhang Royal Chapel and many more.

How to reach:

• By Road: The busiest route in and out of Sikkim is the road between Gangtok and Siliguri, also the nearest airport and railway station.