Gangtok travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gangtok
With a population of 30,700, Gangtok is the largest city in Sikkim, India by the number of inhabitants.
When to visit Gangtok
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gangtok in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 629 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Gangtok, with an average rainfall of 21 mm.
How to Get to Gangtok
Plane
When flying to Gangtok, you’ll arrive at Pakyong (PYG), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Airports near Gangtok
Airlines serving Gangtok
Where to stay in Gangtok
Average rates range from around RM 136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 482 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gangtok
Most booked hotels in Gangtok
Hiring a car in Gangtok
Expect to pay RM 5.25 per litre in Gangtok (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 62.93 and RM 83.91.