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	Gangtok Travel,Gangtok India Travel,Gangtok Tour,Gangtok Tourism
		Gangtok Travel - The hill stations in India are not only noted for their cool salubrious air and their stunning mountain scenery but are known for serene ambience, rolling meadows and spellbinding views.
		With an average depth of 50 ft, this lake is situated 35 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,000 ft on the Gangtok - Nathu-la highway.
		Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the national highway 31 A. the Sikkim nationalised transport plies regular bus services between Gangtok and Siliguri and within Sikkim.
	www.hill-stations-india.com /gangtok (2203 words)

	Gangtok, India
		Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim.
		Gangtok's economy does not have a manufacturing base, but cottage industries such as watch-making, country-made alcohol and handicrafts are present.
		As Gangtok is a frontier state, the Indian army maintains a large presence in the vicinity.
	creekin.net /c4098-n85-gangtok-india.html (2552 words)

	Gangtok - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The "White Hall" complex on "The Ridge" houses the residences of the Chief Minister and Governor of Sikkim.
		Owing to its elevation, Gangtok is often enveloped in fog during the monsoon and winter months.
		Gangtok does not have a university within the city limits.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gangtok (2982 words)

	Gangtok, Places Of Interest In Gangtok, Reaching Gangtok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Gangtok is the capital city Sikkim, the second smallest state of India.
		Gangtok is situated in the eastern state of Sikkim and lies on the south of the eastern part of Sikkim.
		By Rail: The railhead nearest to Gangtok is that of Siliguri.
	www.visittajmahal.net /city/gangtok.htm (769 words)

	Gangtok, Gangtok Tourism, Gangtok Hill Resort, Hill Station Gangtok, Travel to Gangtok, Gangtok Travel, Gangtok India ...
		Gangtok is located in the south of the district of East Sikkim.
		Gangtok is indeed a treasure trove for its tourists.
		Gangtok is at a distance of 721 km from Kolkata, 584 km from Patna, 140 km from Darjeeling and 589 km from Guwahati.
	www.destinationsindia.com /hill-resorts-in-india/gangtok-travel.html (911 words)

	1Up India > Indian Hillstations > Hill Stations in India > Gangtok - meaning the High Hill
		Gangtok is connected by road with Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and other centres and also with all the District Headquarters within Sikkim.
		It is situated 35 kilometres from Gangtok on the Gangtok - Nathula highway, at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Changu Lake which is hardly 20 kms away from the famous Nathula Pass and about 400 kms from Lhasa, falls in the restricted area and hence an Inner Line Permit is required.
		At an elevation of 11,800 ft, and 140 km from Gangtok, is a paradise for nature lovers with fascinating blend of flora and fauna and breathtaking scenic grandeur.
	www.1upindia.com /hillstations/gangtok.html (3472 words)

	Gangtok,Sikkim Gangtok Travel,Gangtok India Travel,Gangtok Tourism
		Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim has emerged into the mainstream travel destination of the Tourism Industry, with more and more tourist coming to this little Himalayan state every year.
		Despite of these, Gangtok is definitely not behind the rest of the world in terms of urbanisation - broad roads, flyovers, posh markets, state-of-art hospital, educational institutes, fast food outlets, discotheques, and all other modern amenities that the heart can desire for.
		Road Transport : Gangtok is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters within Sikkim.
	www.north-east-india.com /sikkim/gangtok.html (788 words)

	Gangtok City Guide
		Tsangu Lake is situated at a distance of 34 kms from Gangtok and 8 Kms from the Indo-Tibetan border.
		At 3 km from Gangtok, is the Enchey Monastery.
		It is situated at 8 km from Gangtok on the north Sikkim highway.
	www.indnav.com /servlet/Browse?mt=goToName&name=Gangtok (1022 words)

	Gangtok capital of Sikkim
		Perched on the ridge of a hill at an altitude of 1700 mt, Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga, their highest mountain in the world.
		Officially the population of Gangtok is around 50,000 but actually the number is at least double that figure.
		Gangtok is connected to the rest of the world through NH31A which connects Gangtok to Siliguri.
	www.east-himalaya.com /sikkim/gangtok.htm (906 words)

	GANGTOK - The Hidden Paradise
		The capital city of Gangtok is the pride of Sikkim.
		Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the National Highway 31A.
		It is situated adjoining the Siniolchu Tourist Lodge, 3 kms from Gangtok town.
	www.visit-indya.com /cities/gangtok.html (937 words)

	Gangtok Tourism - Famous India
		Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim has emerged as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India.
		Gangtok, with green and white peaks around is a city, the beauty of which should be visualised to be believed.
		Nestled in the pristine ambience of the Himalayas, the gangtok city is exudes an air of enchantment, which hangs over the whole valley.
	www.famous-india.com /hill-stations-of-india/gangtok-tourism.html (862 words)

	Review On Gangtok by bubulg - MouthShut.com
		Gangtok is a fascinating place, a Sanghri-La where time itself stopped to take a breather.
		Make no mistake, Gangtok is a modern Indian capital town, with its own share of typical urban problems that assails the rest of the country.
		I feel the appeal of Gangtok, for me, is in its people who have refused to become automatons in face of the pressures of modern day living.
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Gangtok-70752-1.html (732 words)

	Gangtok Travel in India,Gangtok India Tour Travel,Gangtok Travel Tours in India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Apart government accommodation at various places, Gangtok is teeming with lodges and hotels.
		Be it the rich flora, the beautiful people, or the serene Buddhist monasteries, this small town, occupies an important position in the itinerary of tourists in search of tranquility from the humdrum of modern life.
		» By Rail - New Jalpaiguri is the nearest mainline railhead for Gangtok.
	www.indiatoursonline.com /cities/gangtok-travel.html (394 words)

	Gangtok Travel, Gangtok Hotels, Gangtok Travel Agent, Gangtok Tours, Gangtok Travel Guide, Gangtok Tour Packages, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It means on the hill top, and that's what the city is! Gangtok is perched high on a mountain which was supposedly flattened to build a monastery and eventually the city around it.
		Gangtok is famous for its exotic and colorful flowers particularly Rhododendron, Orchids and Blue Poppies.
		Gangtok has a very spectacular setting and offers excellent views of the entire Kanchandzonga range from various points in its vicinity.
	www.t2india.com /place-info.php?place=341-Gangtok (647 words)

	Gangtok tour,sikkim,gangtok hills,tourist attraction,gangtok travel,tourism in gangtok,tourist ...
		Gangtok became the capital of the state in the 19th century and lies to the south of the district of East Sikkim.
		Located at a distance of 24 km from Gangtok is Rumtek Gompa, which is a rich monastery and abode of the head of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism.
		Located at a distance of 35 km towards the northeast of Gangtok is the Tsongo or Changu Lake.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/gangtok.html (843 words)

	Himalayan Birds of India: West Sikkim, Gangtok / Rumtek (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Gangtok means “High Hill.” While the city is densely populated and crowded, it is surrounded on one side by the forests of the Fambong Lo sanctuary.
		The Gangtok / Rumtek area is good for a variety of Laughingthrushes with frequent sightings of White-crested, Chestnut-crowned, Striated and Blue-winged Laughingthrushes.
		Gangtok is a 4.5 hour journey from Siliguri by road.
	www.kolkatabirds.com /hillbirdsofind/gangtok.htm (282 words)

	Gangtok,Gangtok Travel,Gangtok in Sikkim,Gangtok Tours,Gangtok Travel,Travel to Gangtok,East India Travel,Travel to ...
		This holy cave is called the "Kadosangphu" or 'Cave of the occult fairies' and lies on the south of the four cardinal points.
		Visible from Gangtok, a 24-km road trip southwest of the capital, the large Gompa of Rumtek is the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage - founded during the 12th century by the first Gyalwa Karmapa, Dusun Khyenpa.
		Road: Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the national highway 31 A. the Sikkim nationalised transport plies regular bus services between Gangtok and Siliguri and within Sikkim.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /sikkim/gangtok (1797 words)

	IndiaPost. Gangtok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Gangtok and its surroundings are famous for exotic and colorful flowers particularly Rhododendron Orchids and Blue Poppies.
		Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airport and it is 124 km from Gangtok.
		Road: Gangtok is connected by road with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri.
	www.indiapost.com /members/story.php?story_id=704 (212 words)

	Gangtok,Travel Gangtok,India Gangtok Travel,Gangtok Tour,Gangtok in Sikkim,Gangtok Travel Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Gangtok - Travel to Gangtok city in India Himalayas which is full of amazing sights, blessed with all the natural bounties, surrounded by towering peaks, trekking and hiking trails, a popular honeymoon destination and known for its immense natural beauty all over the world.
		Yuksom, in the west of Gangtok, is an historical town set amidst pristine hills and lakes, where the first King of Sikkim was crowned in AD 1642.
		The closest airport is at Bagdogra, which is 124-km from Gangtok and connected by air with all-important Indian Metros.
	www.travel-himalayas.com /himalaya-travel-attractions/gangtok-travel-tours.html (1029 words)

	city information of gangtok, rumtekm pemayangtse, phensang, phodang, ralong, ehchhey, tashiding, yuksam
		Gangtok the capital of Sikkim, is today a busy town bustling with hectic activity.
		Gangtok serves as a perfect base for exploring Sikkim.
		118 kms (via Rabongia) from Gangtok, Founded during the reign of Chador Namgyal the third Chogyal in 1705 and perched at a height of 2085 mts, it is the second oldest and perhaps the most important monastery in Sikkim.
	www.jetairtours.com /gtk.htm (1046 words)

	Gangtok Travel Guide \| Gangtok City Guide \| Gangtok Tourism
		Gangtok is a blend of the traditional and modern, where modern concrete multi-storeyed structures clinging to the hillside stand alongside ‘chortens’ (stupas) and monasteries.
		Gangtok, the state capital, is a picturesque town which cascades down the mountainside from a ridge 1,520 meters high.
		Gangtok means the "lofty hill", but which was flattened in 1716 to build Gangtok monastery.
	www.aathitya.com /destinations/city_info/gangtok.html (429 words)

	Gangtok - Gangtok Travel Tours - Gangtok Tour - India Gangtok Travel
		Gangtok is located at East district of Sikkim at an altitude of 1,870m.
		Being the capital Gangtok is the political and economical hub of Sikkim.
		Traveling by road is also available as you can reach Gangtok from Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong by the national highway 31 A. Regular buses services are available between Gangtok and Siliguri and within Sikkim.
	www.himalaya2000.com /himalayan-pilgrimage/gangtok.html (364 words)

	Index - Gangtok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Gangtok, the Capital of Sikkim, emerges through the clouds in the shadow of the mighty Kanchenjunga or Kangchendzonga...
		airport and it is 124 km from Gangtok.
		Jeeps and landrovers are available for local sightseeing in and around Gangtok...
	freeindia.org /tourism/darjeeling_gangtok_kalimpong/gangtok/index.htm (170 words)

	Tourism of India - The North East
		Cradled in the manifold spendours of nature, deep within the snowclad Himalayas, is Sikkim's capital - Gangtok.
		Gangtok offers a hospitable base to explore the varied wonders of this highland, its picturesque valleys, monasteries, mountain lakes and trekking trails.
		Gangtok is chiefly linked to the outside world by road, its only direct form of access.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hi/northgangtok.htm (306 words)

	Gangtok Tourism - Gangtok India Tourism - Gangtok Tourism Guide : India Line Travel
		"Gangtok is one of the important hill-station of the country where we can see a smooth blend of both tradition and modernity.
		The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok (which means 'hilltop'), sprawls down the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River.
		Gangtok only became the capital in the mid-19th century (previous capitals were at Yuksom and Rabdentse) and the town has undergone a rapid and rather unattractive modernisation in recent years.
	www.indialine.com /travel/sikkim/gangtok (274 words)

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