Yes, Gangtok is surrounded by several nature reserves and parks. Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the third highest mountain in the world and a variety of wildlife. Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is home to various bird species, wild orchids, bamboo shoots and a picturesque view of Mount Kanchenjunga. The nearby Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is home to over 40 species of rhododendron trees, which bloom in a variety of colors during the flowering season.