The gateway to Sikkim, Gangtok is a mix of a bustling city with the tranquillity of the Himalayas.
Gangtok is a city for the young-at-heart, and our hostel in the town lives up to that energetic vibe. Zostel Gangtok is repped with features that make travellers feel at home.
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Gangtok rose to prominence after Buddhist monasteries found refuge in its mountain land. Since then, it has been the ultimate gateway to one of the most hidden and adventurous states in our country, Sikkim. With a jazzy nightlife, eateries that serve three distinctive cuisines, and treks hidden in the mountains, Gangtok breaks norms of a typical hill station. The city brews its own beer, pretty much like it houses its own talent. Why we love Gangtok
Itâs possible to spot the mighty Kanchenjunga peak of the Himalayas from Gangtok! Head to one of the cityâs many popular viewpoints for a good view of the mountains, the city, and the jungles that enclose it.
Culturally, three tribes reside in Gangtok- the Lepchas from Nepal, the Bhutias from Tibet, and the Sikkimese. This gives the city three mind-stirring cuisines, which all make use of an entirely exotic array of vegetables! When here, do explore the local food scene.
Taking the form of an ice sheet in winters and surrounded by lush greenery during the summers, the glacial Tsongmo Lake is one of the most extraordinary tourist places in Gangtok. Itâs also known locally as Changu Lake.
The artists in Gangtok are highly valued and often find a way to describe its beauty through their art. The city is full of skateboarders, rappers, singers, graffiti artists, and painters, making the city a whirlwind of art.
Along with food like nowhere else, Gangtok brews its own beer! Plus there are fantastic jazz and live music cafes, bars with electrifying music, and chic bakeries on MG Marg to enjoy, especially in the nighttime.
The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok is a museum, library, research institute, and monastery in one. The NIT Library here proudly holds the worldâs second-largest collection of Tibetan works.
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