In the local dialect, "Apani Dhani" means "Our Hamlet", an affectionate name given to the place by Ramesh C. Jangid, founder of the ecolodge and a pioneer of a form of militant tourism in India, especially in Rajasthan and his own native region of Nawalgarh.  

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Gangtok doesn't have much to offer Western tourists. It's better to head southwest of Sikkim and embark on a trek from Pelling, a more authentic town, built on a human scale.
At the same time, if you want to visit sites such as Rumtek or Lake Tsomgo, to the southeast of Sikkim, during your <a href="/india/">trip to India</a>, then Gangtok is a good base. You won't be unhappy there. As with all mountain towns loved by Indian tourists, you'll find comfortable (concrete!) hotels, non-vegetarian restaurants and basic tourist attractions such as the famous cable car. How could a Kolkata family not sing Gangtok's praises?
Even if Gangtok isn't a town to avoid, it's still not a must-see during a stay in Sikkim. If you prefer larger towns, then you'll be better off at Pelling.

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