Gangtok!!

The precise meaning of the name Gangtok is unclear, though it is generally held to mean 'lofty hill'. The capital of Sikkim, it is the first stop for any tourist on his way to the East. The city has roads which may seem non-motorable, but the drivers here rival the expertise and speed of Michael Schumacher. They weave in and out of the winding roads at speeds reaching 60 kmph.The people are very amicable, beautiful and speak nepali in a way that it seems like a song being sung. As we went in the monsoon season, the clouds seeped through the city and in minutes, the whole city would be enveloped in white. It would seem that mother nature is hugging it's dear child with arms wide open. There is a shopping area called the MG Marg and people wishing to buy souvenirs or any items at all throng the shops, which close up by 8 PM. The major disadvantage in Gangtok is that there are very few vegetarian restaurants and food basically is bad in them. So, we had to be content with eating everyday at Baker's Cafe, which provided palatable food items like pizzas, burgers etc.