About Gangtok
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Best time to visit Gangtok
The best time to visit Gangtok is from late September to November and March to June. These autumn and spring-summer months experience a pleasant climate which is ideal for sightseeing. Between October and February, although the temperatures go below 0-degree Celcius, Gangtok takes on a surreal charm, opening a whole wide world of amazing activities. It is best to avoid a visit to this place during the monsoon months of July to early September since the heavy rainfall leads to landslides which may cause a lot of inconveniences.
How to reach Gangtok
By Air: Bagdogra is the nearest Airport at 125 km. You can book a taxi in advance to take you up to Gangtok. Helicopter services are also available from Bagdogra to Gangtok (subject to operation ). It takes around 4 hours by taxi to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra airport.
By Train: The nearest railway station for Gangtok tourism is New Jalpaiguri (approx. 4 hours’ drive). Trains to New Jalpaiguri are available from a number of major Indian cities. From New Jalpaiguri, travelers can reach Gangtok by cab or by taking a bus from nearby Siliguri.
By Road: If you are planning a Gangtok tour package or a road trip to Gangtok, you can also opt to reach Gangtok by cab or self-drive car from various other cities like Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong, etc. Private & Govt Both Buses from Siliguri are also frequent.