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Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the Sivalik Hills of the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,437 metres (4,715 ft). The town, with a population of thirty thousand, is one of the smallest Indian capital cities, and at the centre of Sikkim’s tourist industry. Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840. In 1894, the ruling Sikkimese chogyal, Thutob Namgyal, transferred the capital to Gangtok. In the early 20th century, Gangtok became a major stopover on the trade route between Lhasa in Tibet and cities such as Kolkata. Gangtok was made India's twenty-second state capital. The precise meaning of the name Gangtok is unclear, though the most popular meaning is 'hill top'. Today, Gangtok is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning, with the presence of several monasteries, religious educational institutions, and centres for Tibetology.
During your stay at The Royal Plaza Gangtok, some of the places to visit are Kanchenjunga National Park, Gezing, Jorethang, Pelling, Khechepari Lake, Phodong, Yumthang Valley, Rumtek Gompa, Tsongo Lake and Yuksom.
Rates in Royal Plaza Starts from- INR 5500
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