
Jul 12, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
Inside the 'most walkable city in India': Elevated walkways, ₹1k fine for honking unnecessarily to women safety
Gangtok is gaining fame as India’s most walkable city due to its elevated footpaths and quiet streets. A visitor said, "This is the most walkable city that I have ever been to in India." Drivers follow rules, and a ₹1,000 fine for unnecessary honking keeps the city peaceful and safe.