Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok)

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Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Neighbourhood in Gangtok
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Gangtok.jpg
Statue of Gandhi in Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E / 27.3288000; 88.6122889
Country India
State Sikkim
District East Sikkim
City Gangtok
Government
  BodyGangtok Municipal Corporation
Dimensions
  Length0.35 km (0.22 mi)
Languages
  Official Sikkimese, Nepali, Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737101
Website www.gmcsikkim.in

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

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History

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]

Landmarks

Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok)
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Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
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The Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
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Canara Bank - M.G. Marg Branch
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ICICI Bank - M.G. Marg Branch
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Taste of Tibet

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References

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  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.
  4. "New Nepali film dedicates song to Sikkim's iconic MG Marg". EastMojo. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2023.