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5 Days in Gangtok: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Krishna Sadhukhan

15 Jan 2024

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Join me on an exciting 5-day adventure to Gangtok, where we'll discover ancient marvels and indulge in mouthwatering authentic pizza. Get ready for breathtaking views, serene monasteries, and a taste of local culture. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Gangtok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Oven in the Mountain, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery

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$24

Gangtok hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 41 min

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Directions

Oven in the Mountain

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

11 - 16 min

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Do Drul Chorten

Large hilltop Buddhist temple with a golden-domed stupa, elaborate shrines & engraved prayer wheels.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Museum, library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture, with statues, scrolls & ritual objects.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

17 - 21 min

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Enchey Monastery

Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$4

Day 2Subway, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery), Hanuman Temple

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$22

Gangtok hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Subway

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

40 - 48 min

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Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

Colorful & historic Buddhist monastery in a tranquil locale with scenic valley views.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

32 - 39 min

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Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery)

Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant, decorative facade & charming hillside locale.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

59 - 71 min

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Hanuman Temple

Colorful, Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$8

Day 3Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery

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$19

Gangtok hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

272 - 327 min

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Khecheopalri Lake

Tranquil lake in forested surrounds, a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

68 - 82 min

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Pemayangtse Monastery

Buddhist monastery built in the 17th century featuring a number of statues, sculptures & paintings.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

Day 4Nathula

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$19

Gangtok hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

77 - 93 min

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Nathula

Scenic mountain pass once traveled by lines of mules carrying valuables over the ancient Silk Road.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

Day 5Club Mahindra, Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Tashi View Point, Bojoghari, Gonjang Monastery

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$13

Gangtok hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Club Mahindra

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

23 - 28 min

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Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park

Sprawling zoological park with select animals, a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$3

5 - 8 min

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Gonjang Monastery

Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $96 In total

Activities & Food:$96