Introducing Gangtok
Sikkim’s capital is mostly a functional sprawl of multistorey concrete boxes. But true to its name (meaning ‘hill top’) these are steeply layered along a sharp mountain ridge. When clouds clear (typically at dawn), views are inspiring, with Khangchendzonga poking its pointy white nose above the western horizon. Gangtok’s manmade attractions are minor, but it’s not a bad place to wait out a day or two while organising trekking permits or trips to the north.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: KOLKATA TO SIKKIM (route suggestions)
by sebawei 12 September 2011
Ok- read all the post and got a fair idea of approximate times to get from Kolkata to Gangtok. Regarding the permit, it seems to be availabl…
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Re: KOLKATA TO SIKKIM (route suggestions)
by hifrmraj 11 September 2011
From Kolkata or Calcutta, Station name Sealdah...train no 12343, Darjeeling Mail takes 10 hrs to New Jalpaiguri station which is the gateway…
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RE: KOLKATA TO SIKKIM (route suggestions)
by everyonesplanet 07 September 2011
I would either take a flight to Bagdogra or travel by Darjeeling mail to NJP. The train journey takes about 12 hours and generally Darjeelin…
