Gangtok is a place where splendid views of lakes and mountains together make you utter the word 'wow' time and again! It is the jewel of the north-eastern regions of India attracting thousands of tourists in this direction. The fact that it is situated on an altitude of 1700 metre makes for a clear view of Kanchenjunga! Who would not be happy to take a closer look of the third highest peak in the world?

The height factor does not prevent Gangtok to possess an ultimate urbanised look like other metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore etc. It has educational institutes, hospitals, food outlets, wide roads with lush green trees all around. Your visit to this beautiful place would never be interrupted by the dearth of hotels. You just need to tell you budget and you can even have internal choices between deluxe hotels and others.

Some of the places which are always on priority in the Tour Packages India while visiting Gangtok are Namgyal Institute, Dul Dul Chortena, Rumtek Monastery, Tasuk - la - Khang (Palace Monastery), the Deer Park and Keochalpari Lake. In addition to that, The International Flower Festival in the month of April/May stands out amongst other attractions.

Art lovers may find a treasure while taking a Tour of India since monasteries like Rumtek, Phodong offer a lot to be appreciated in Gangtok. At some distance; there are murals, Tibetan paintings, frescoes and Tankhas to be seen with wide open eyes. The ones who find pleasure in nature and watching birds may take a look at Deorali Orchid Sanctuary. It is a home of 200 several bird species and various varieties of orchids.

How would you feel if you would have studied in an institute situated on the hilltop? Books are always a fun in such an atmosphere or may be just the atmosphere is enough! Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology is one such institute with the largest compilation of books and manuscripts on Mahayana Buddhism.

Another peep into the rich culture of Sikkim can be a visit to Tsuk la Khang. It is the place of worship for Buddhists having an anthology of scriptures. Larger than life images of Bodhisattvas, Buddha and tantric deities will sweep you away easily and the mural covered interior will overpower you with awe.

Shopping is always a smiling activity and the local inhabitants of Gangtok make it much more enjoyable. They offer Tibetan rugs, shawls and striking thangkas which can be cherished as the memories of Gangtok throughout your life. To get a feel of domestic aura of Gangtok, you can hang around Lal Bazaar!

A lot is waiting for you to be discovered!