Gangtok is blessed with a mild and moderate climate. The temperature at this place varies from 25 °C in summer to 3 °C in winter. This region gets its monsoon showers during the period of June to September. Apart from its serene natural beauty, this place has quite a few tourist attractions as well. One such place that draws huge footfalls, is the Orchid Sanctuary. As Gangtok is well linked by air, rail and road, tourists coming to the Orchid Sanctuary Gangtok would reach the place easily. For air-travelers, Bagdora located 124 kms from Gangtok, is the nearest airhead. Lying 125 kms from Gangtok, New Jalpaiguri is the nearest rail station. Gangtok is well linked with Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong, via the national highway of 31A. Buses ply regularly within Gangtok, as well as between Siliguri and Gangtok. These buses are run by Sikkim Nationalized Transport. Tourists may also avail of the private buses, taxis and jeeps from Bagdogra and Siliguri.
The best time for visiting the Orchid Sanctuary at Gangtok is the month of April and early May in addition to the period between September and December. Positioned beside the Institute of Tibetology, the renowned Orchid Sanctuary is popular for its exceptional and extensive assortment of orchids, which keeps varying from season to season. Spread on a sprawling area, this sanctuary hosts around 454 kinds of orchids. Most of these orchids are native to Sikkim. For nature lovers, a visit to the Orchid Sanctuary would surely be an interesting event.
So, book yourself for a tour to Orchid Sanctuary of Gangtok, Sikkim as soon as possible.
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