Gangtok vs Shillong — northeast hill station
Two eastern hill towns. Both cool, both under-visited.
| Gangtok (Sikkim) | Shillong (Meghalaya) | |
|---|---|---|
| Culture | Buddhist + Nepali + Bhutia mix | Khasi tribal Christian + rock music |
| Signature sight | Rumtek Monastery + Nathula Pass | Umiam Lake + Living Root Bridges (Cherrapunji day) |
| Food | Momos + thukpa + Sikkimese thali | Jadoh + tungrymbai |
| Onward | Pelling for Kanchenjunga | Cherrapunji + Mawlynnong |
Verdict
Gangtok for the Buddhist + Himalaya-adjacent trip; Shillong for the tribal + rain-forest trip. Both worth pairing with their surroundings.
One dispatch a month