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Things to see in Gangtok (India): 6 places and when to go
Gangtok is a town in India with around 78,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Wildlife (3), Museums and art (1). The best known are Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gipmochi and Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- India · 27.3333, 88.6166
- Population
- About 78,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (1) · Mountains (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- October to March.
- Also possible
- April and September.
- Nearest airport
- CCU Kolkata, 521 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gipmochi, at 4,380 m.
What to see in Gangtok
The places in and around Gangtok, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Namgyal Institute of TibetologyTibet museum in Gangtok, Sikkim, India2.3 km
- GipmochiMountain in India/Bhutan29 km
- Fambong Lho Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife sanctuary in Sikkim, India7.9 km
- Kyongnosla Alpine SanctuaryNature reserve in India14 km
- Maenam Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife reserve in Sikkim, India22 km
- LIngdem Hot SpringHot spring27 km
When to go to Gangtok
The best time to visit Gangtok is October to March; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:27
- FebBest time11:04
- MarBest time11:48
- AprPossible12:39
- MayBetter not13:21
- JunBetter not13:43
- JulBetter not13:34
- AugBetter not12:58
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:20
- NovBest time10:37
- DecBest time10:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. In January, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gangtok
The nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU, Kolkata), 521 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Siliguri6 places70 km
- Guwahati5 places339 km
- Shillong6 places380 km
- Patna5 places396 km
- Bishnupur5 places492 km
And all of India, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gangtok?
The best known: Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gipmochi, Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?
October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17.
How do you get to Gangtok?
The nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 521 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gangtok as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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