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Gangtok Hill Gangtok is located on the ridge of a hill, at a height of 5,410 feet. The Ridge has Raj Bhavan at one end and the King’s Palace at the other end. Because of the hilly terrain, buildings in Gangtok stand very close to the roads. Parking space is acutely scarce. The last king of Sikkim was Palden Thondup Namgyal. Monarchy was abolished in 1975 and subsequently Sikkim became a state of India.
Busy Gangtok Street Local Transport in the Hill Town
Gangtok has a population of about one lakh. Density of four wheelers is high. Cars are everywhere. Small Maruti cars are employed as taxis. Auto rickshaws are conspicuous by their absence. The population of buses is miniscule. I did not come across any city buses. Locals and tourists depend on shared jeeps and vans for travel outside the town.
Sikkim Manipal University Campus Growth in the Field of Education
In picturesque surroundings on the bank of River Teesta is Sikkim Manipal University. The state of Sikkim has achieved tremendous growth in the field of education over the last decade. The medium of instruction in schools and colleges is English.
Army Camp of Jat Regiment Proximity to Chinese Border
As Sikkim is close to the border with China, the Indian army maintains a significant presence in and around Gangtok. This ushers in a population of semi-constant residents who bring wealth into the local economy.
Himalayan Peaks in the Far Distance Gangtok is nestled among the Himalayan mountains. Mount Kanchenjunga (8,598 metres or 28,208 feet) lies to the west of the town. It is the world’s third tallest mountain.
Entrance to Raj Bhavan Gangtok Climate
The area enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round. Temperatures range from an average maximum of 22 °C (72 °F) in summer to an average minimum of 4 °C (39 °F) in winter. Snowfall is uncommon.
Tourism is the main income generator in Gangtok. Many residents find employment in restaurants and hotels. There is no dearth of private and shared taxi services here.
Gangtok-Nathu La Road Considered a centre of Buddhist learning and culture, Gangtok has a few noteworthy Buddhist institutions including Enchey monastery, Do-drul Chorten stupa complex and Rumtek Monastery.
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