Sikkim offers tourists a rare opportunity to visit a picturesque land with its unique cultural diversities. Apart from towering mountain peaks, lush green valleys and wildlife habitats as the primary attractions, Sikkim is visited by tourists who want the best of a rejuvenating tour as well as all the modern comforts available in the city. For accommodation, tourists have the option of a large number of Sikkim hotels to choose from. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a modern city where one can find innumerable budget and luxury hotels. Apart from this, tourists are benefited from the infrastructure of the city through the capital's modern markets, fully operational medical institutions, fast food centers, flyovers, broad roads and every other modern amenity available. Tourists who wish to spend a few days in the comfort and luxury of the preferred type of hotel can make prior reservations and be assured that everything from lodging, meals and site-seeing would be taken care of. Listed below are few premier hotels in Gangtok.

Hotel Crystal Palace, Gangtok:
The Hotel Crystal Palace is surrounded with natural scenic beauty on all sides. This modern hotel offers access to public outlets, transportation points and various other places at just a walking distance. One is immediately captivated at the hospitality of the hotel staff and all the modern facilities available. The hotel offers 20 well furnished modern rooms with access to hot and cold water 24 hours a day. The rooms are well ventilated and decorated with exquisite carpets with other additions like TV, and telephone with STD facility.

Hotel Tashi Delek, Gangtok:
This hotel offers 6 exclusive suites and 40 comfortable double rooms with every modern facility available. Tourists can get a breathtaking view of the Kanchendzonga and the green valley atop the 'Roof Top Garden'. For a tasty meal and the usual local cuisine, tourists can opt visit the 'Dragon Hall' which also serves continental, Thai and Chinese dishes. 'Yak Bar' serves as a drink outlet. The 'Blue Poppy' is a large hall that is usually used for conferences or as wedding reception halls.

The Royal Plaza, Gangtok:
The Royal Plaza is located in the vicinity of misty mountain tops and lush greenery offering tourists an exciting view from the hotel. This hotel tops among the most prestigious hotels in Sikkim. Guests are offered spacious rooms with facilities like mini-bar, central heating system, hot and cold water supply, TV and phones with STD and ISD facilities. Tourists can view the valley and the Teesta River from the guest rooms. The hotel offers 28 deluxe rooms and 2 suites. Included in the hotel premises are two fully functional restaurants, the 'Orchids' and the 'Aura' which offer exclusive gourmet meals and exquisite cuisines to the guests. Apart from this, the hotel offers car parking services, currency exchange, laundry services and medical physicians on request.

Other notable hotels in Sikkim are enlisted below:

Hotel Golden Pagoda

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Four Star Hotel in Sikkim

• Hotel Nor Khil