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5 Days in Gangtok: A Journey to the Land of Monasteries and Natural Beauty

NIKHIL MOTOR TRAINING SCHOOL

NIKHIL MOTOR TRAINING SCHOOL

14 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 5-day adventure to Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Discover the enchanting Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and soar above the city on the Gangtok Ropeway. Immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Pemayangtse Monastery and Enchey Monastery. Seek blessings at the Hanuman Temple and witness the majestic Ban Jhakri Falls. Explore the serene Gonjang Monastery and get up close with exotic wildlife at Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park. Marvel at the breathtaking views from Tashi View Point and delve into the spiritual realm at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre and Do Drul Chorten. Conclude your journey with a visit to the vibrant Flower Exhibition Centre in Ridge Park.

Trip to Gangtok

Day 1Tibetan Treasures and Aerial Adventures
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$70

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Museum, library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture, with statues, scrolls & ritual objects.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Gangtok Ropeway
Cable car linking Deorali Bazaar with Tashiling Secretariat, offering views of mountains & the city.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
Day 2Monastic Marvels and Spiritual Serenity
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$30

Pemayangtse Monastery
Buddhist monastery built in the 17th century featuring a number of statues, sculptures & paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
228 - 274 min

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Enchey Monastery
Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$10
Day 3Temples, Waterfalls, and Tranquility
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$38

Hanuman Temple
Colorful, Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
43 - 52 min

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Ban Jhakri Falls Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
34 - 41 min

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Gonjang Monastery
Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$10
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Panoramic Vistas
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$16

Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park
Sprawling zoological park with select animals, a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$8
Day 5Spiritual Sanctuaries and Floral Delights
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$38

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
Colorful & historic Buddhist monastery in a tranquil locale with scenic valley views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
54 - 65 min

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Do Drul Chorten
Large hilltop Buddhist temple with a golden-domed stupa, elaborate shrines & engraved prayer wheels.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $192 In total

Activities & Food:$192