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Gangtok

Capital of Sikkim with stunning Himalayan views and Buddhist monasteries

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Famous For

Tsomgo Lake
Nathula Pass
Rumtek Monastery
MG Marg
Kanchenjunga View
Best Time to Visit: March to June, September to December

Right Now in Gangtok

20°C

Overcast

Feels like

23°C

Humidity

93%

Wind

1 km/h

WEATHER IN Gangtok

Summer

March - May

28°C - 38°C

Hot and humid, tea gardens remain pleasant

Monsoon

June - September

25°C - 32°C

Heavy rainfall, lush greenery, some areas prone to floods

Winter

November - February

10°C - 22°C

Cool and pleasant, light fog in mornings

Snowfall

December - February

Darjeeling, Gangtok, Sikkim hills

Light snowfall in higher elevations

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹400-800/night
budget₹1000-2000/night
mid range₹2500-5000/night
luxury₹6000-12000/night
ultra luxury₹15000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

shared taxi₹20-100/trip
private taxi₹500-1500/trip
local bus₹10-50/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

MG Marg

Handicrafts, Sikkimese art

Lal Bazaar

Traditional items, woolen clothes

Directorate of Handicrafts

Thangka paintings, carpets

Food Guide - Gangtok

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Carry warm clothes even in summer

Get permits for restricted areas in advance

Be prepared for altitude sickness

Respect Buddhist monasteries and remove shoes

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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