Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and is a leading municipality cum city as well. It is also the headquarters to the District of Gangtok. It lies in the eastern Himalayan Mountains and is known for its natural beauty at 1,650 meters high. The city is known as a pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The capital became Gangtok in 1894. Gangtok is a major trading hub as well. The Gangtok Municipal Corporation governs the area. The total area of Gangtok is 19.2 square kilometres while the population stood at 100,290 people in 2011. The languages spoken here include Nepali, English, Bhutia, Limbu, Gurung, Lepcha, Newari, Mukhia, Magar, Sherpa, Rai, and Tamang. The Gangtok coordinates are 27.3314° N, 88.6138° E.
Infrastructure and Details
The city is home to public transportation options like taxis and there is also the National Highway 10 along with the NH-31A. The highway also links to Kalimpong ... अधिक पढ़ें