Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok)

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Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Neighbourhood in Gangtok
Panaromic view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Gangtok (2009)
Panaromic view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Gangtok (2009)
Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N 88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E / 27.3288000; 88.6122889Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N 88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E / 27.3288000; 88.6122889
CountryIndia
StateSikkim
DistrictEast Sikkim
CityGangtok
Government
 • BodyGangtok Municipal Corporation
Languages
 • OfficialSikkimese, Nepali, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737101
Websitewww.gmcsikkim.in

Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the main pedestrian road located in the downtown Gangtok, Sikkim.[1]

History[edit]

In 2008, the North Eastern Council under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region undertook the project of “Upgradation and Remodelling of existing distribution system of Mahatma Gandhi Road and its surrounding areas, Gangtok.”[2]

As of 2015, Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the only road in Gangtok which has divided carriageway.[3]

Gallery[edit]

  • Sikkim Tourism's office at Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2010)

    Sikkim Tourism's office at Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2010)

  • Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2012)

    Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2012)

  • President Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi (2013)

    President Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi (2013)

  • Night-time view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2013)

    Night-time view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2013)

  • The Hindu festival of Holi being celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi Marg. (2014)

    The Hindu festival of Holi being celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi Marg. (2014)

  • The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the street's entrance (2018)

    The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the street's entrance (2018)

  • Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)

    Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)

  • Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)

    Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)

Landmarks[edit]

Key:-
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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Mahatma Gandhi Marg , M.G.Marg | Film Facilitation Office". ffo.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "NEC UC Portal(Reports)". necucportal.nic.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Comprehensive Mobility Plan: Gangtok (PDF). Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim. 2015.
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