Gangtok is also known as the land of monasteries due to the sheer number of monasteries it houses. It has emerged as a major Buddhist pilgrimage center and has some of the finest monasteries in India that you cannot afford to miss. Gangtok is an alluring destination in northeast India offering a variety of mesmerizing tourist attractions. Being the capital city of Sikkim and also the first 100% organic state with the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas offering a soothing view to the tourists. It is the getaway to several wondrous treks and mountain passes.Other pleasing attractions of Gangtok are the wondrous varieties of Orchid Sanctuary and the wondrous beauty of the alluring mountainous capital.