Gangtok is largest town and the capital of the Sikkim (a greenery state of India). It is situated at the Shivalik Mountains of the Himalayas. However, the altitude of Gangtok is 1,437 metres from the ground. The approx population of this hill station is thirty thousand and they all belong to diverse societies like Nepalis, Bhutia and Lepchas. The tourist department of Gangtok is administered by several regions of the Government of Sikkim. Gangtok is at the main place or we can say the centre of Sikkim’s sightseeing commerce.

This hill station is having lots of tourist spots where visitors can make their moment memorable:

malayan Zoo:
This zoological park display huge range of species of Himalaya such as the red pandas, black beer, snow leopard, barking deer, civet cat, and the spotted deer. However, there are certain timings to enter the zoo so visitors have to check the time table to enjoy the zoo.

Nathula tourist spot:
This spot is a mountain pass located around 56 km from Gangtok at height of approx 14,200 ft. It is highly covered with lots of varieties of fauna and alpine flora. The calm and peace of this place with exiting and astonishing beauty of nature gives different feeling. Visitors must visit the spot once they are in Gangtok. However, the spot is only open for Indian Nationals.

Oldest Monastery Pemayangtse:
Pemayangtse is the oldest monasteries of Sikkim founded by Lhatsun Chempo. It is planned at the mount top of Gangtok and it gives a pleasant and magnificent view of Himalayan Mountains.

Lake Khecheopalri:
The wonderful lake known as Khecheopalri is situated at East side of Sikkim. It is considered as one of the mainly blessed lakes of the city. Hindus and Buddhists sacred the lake due to religious importance. The surrounded forest of this lake is another astonishing sight as long and deep forest and trees makes it different than other places. According to sources people believe the birds in the area never permit single leaf to keep floating on the water of the loch.

Hill Menam:
The mount or hill named as Menam is located at height of 10300 ft (approx). This height gives a magnificent view of the scenic prettiness of Kanchenjunga Hills. Sunny day on this hill allow the visitors to watch the plains of Bengal spanning crossway Darjeeling Hills and Kalimpong.

Ganesh Tok place:
Ganesh Tok is the temple of Hindu god Ganesha which is founded near the Sikkim Government nursery towards the East Sikkim.