High, high in the Himalayas.
Gangtok (’High Hill’), the capital of Sikkim, sits on a ridge overlooking the Ranipul River. The setting is spectacular with fine views of the Khangchendzonga range, but the town has lost some of its quaint charm with the mushrooming of concrete buildings along the national highway and the main road. The crowded Mahatma Gandhi Marg and the colourful bazaars below it are where all the town’s commercial activity is concentrated. Away from here, there are many serene areas and quiet alleys that remain virtually untouched.
