India, Aug. 12 -- The first time I saw the mighty Kanchenjunga was from my hotel balcony in Gangtok as a child; it felt magical. Nothing since has matched the sheer joy of gazing at the highest mountain in India (and the third highest in the world). If you're planning a trip to this mountain paradise, here's our selection of the top resorts and hotels in Gangtok that will allow you to experience the very best of this hill station.

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Gangtok, meaning "top of the hill", is located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 1,650 metres in Northeast India. It serves as the capital of Sikkim and attracts a large number...