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CITY INFORMATION
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Gangtok, is one of the important hill-station of the country. In Gangtok you can see a smooth blend of both tradition and modernity. Located at an altitude of 1547 m above sea level, Gangtok houses some of the important Buddhist religious sites too. The existence of the peaceful Chortens or Stupas, old monasteries and the un-spoilt natural beauty of Gangtok offers you a truly unique traveling experience.
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Do Drul Chorten
Do Drul Chorten is one of the many important attractions of Gangtok. It is regarded as the most important 'stupa' of Sikkim. Built in 1945 by Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, this stupa also has sacred gold-topped shikhara with 108 prayer wheels.
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Tashi Ling
Tashi Ling is located at a distance of just 6 kilometres from the main town. The Tashi Ling is another important site to visit in Gangtok for it provides astounding view of the Kanchenjunga range.
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Orchid Sanctuary
Just below the Institute of Tibetology, the orchid sanctuary cultivates a vast range of orchids, including several rare varieties.
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Access by Air
Gangtok does not have any airport and the nearest airport is situated in Bagdogra, which is situated at 124 km. The airways offer daily flights to Gangtok from the major cities of Calcutta, Delhi and other cities.
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Access by Rail
Railway stations are situated in the nearby cities of Siliguri that is located at 114kms and New Jalpaigur which is 125kms from Gangtok.
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Access by Road
Gangtok can be reached through roadways via Siliguri. Highways are connected from Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri to Gangtok.
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