Gangtok facts for kids
Gangtok is the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim, It has a population of 50,000. It is located at a height of 1,780 metres in the Himalayan Mountains . It is small town, filled with different cultures and religions living together.
The city has wide roads, flyovers, markets, a modern hospital, schools, colleges and universities, fast food shops, discothèques, and all other modern amenities. One imposing man-made landmark of the town is the 200 ft-high TV tower which overlooks the town and is near the Enchey Monastery below Ganesh Tok.
Images for kids
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Dro-dul Chorten, Gangtok, Sikkim.
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Runway at Pakyong Airport, the first greenfield airport to be constructed in Northeast India.
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River Teesta is the lifeline of Gangtok
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The "White Hall" complex on "The Ridge" houses the residences of the Chief Minister and Governor of Sikkim.
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Sikkim Legislative Assembly in Gangtok. Fog is common in Gangtok.
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The Teesta River runs along the National Highway 31A connecting Gangtok to Siliguri.
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The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Museum displays rare Lepcha tapestries, masks and Buddhist statues.
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Rumtek Monastery, located on the outskirts of Gangtokone, is one of Buddhism's holiest monasteries.
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Temple of the Maharajas, Gangtok. 1938.
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The Himalayan black bear is seen here in the Himalayan Zoological Park.
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In Spanish: Gangtok para niños