Gangtok is a beautiful place nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. It is a sweet town, bustling with people, a friendly hilly city, and the capital of the north eastern state of Sikkim. It is a small place where you will find a mix of religions and cultures. It has retained its charm from the bygone era and at the same time it is also a modernized town. Mostly, you can find here the people of Nepalese and Tibetan ancestry.

Amongst the few places that are worth visiting in Gangtok one is the Labrang Monastery. The Labrang Monastery is situated just 1 km away from Phodong. Its name, when translated, means the ‘house of the Buddhist monks’. This monastery is dedicated to the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Rumtek Monastery is a very well-known and important Buddhist Monastery. It is just 1 km form Gangtok and is the seat of the Karmapa monk, who heads the Kagyupa Sect of Buddhism. 

The Royal Chapel in Tsuklakhang is a place of gathering and worship for the Buddhists. It is popularly called the Tsulakhang Royal. Apart from these religious places, the Banjhakri Falls must not be missed by anyone visiting Gangtok, because they are lovely waterfalls.  There are also cable cars in this city that can help you have a wonderful view of the city.