Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, perches on a mountain ridge with spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga range. The city hosts Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), a private university known for its distance education and on-campus engineering and medical programmes, and Sikkim University, a central university established in 2007. The ICFAI University Sikkim, Sikkim Government College, and the National Institute of Technology Sikkim (in nearby Ravangla) contribute to the state's growing education infrastructure.
Sikkim's tourism sector is the backbone of its economy. Gangtok's Buddhist monasteries including Rumtek, Enchey, and Do Drul Chorten, the Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border, and the organic farming landscape make it one of India's most sought-after hill destinations. The state's clean, green image and strict environmental policies add to its appeal.
Golden Globe Technologies provides 360-degree virtual tours in Gangtok covering university campuses, Buddhist monasteries, hotels and resorts, and the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes through drone photography that captures Kanchenjunga views and the terraced mountain terrain.