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| Gangtok |
Gangtok, meaning 'hilltop', is the capital of Sikkim. The scenery is spectacular and there are excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga range from many points in the environs of the city.
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| Gyalshing |
Gyalshing is the district head-quater town of west Sikkim. It's main attractions, other than trekking are two old monasteries of Pemayangtse and Tashiding.
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| Mangan |
Mangan is the district head-quater town of North Sikkim. Famous for it's Phensong and Phodong monastery, this place is worth a visit.
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| Namchi |
Namchi is the district head-quaters of south Sikkim, nestled among the hills at 5,500 ft. It is fast developing as tourist destination.
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| Rumtek |
Rumtek, is the seat of the Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa Sect of Buddhism. Tankhas (also spelt as Thangkas) and frescoes decorate the walls of this ancient monastery, now renovated. His holiness Gyalwa Karmapa was the 16th reincarnate. The style of the monastery, strictly traditional has been patterned on the lines of the Lamas series of Tibet.
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