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Sai Teja K

Sai Teja K

20 Dec 2023

Trip to Gangtok

Day 1
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$15

Phodong Monastery
Located at 4500 ft, this monastery, circa 1740, has views of deep valleys & surrounding mountains.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
95 - 142 min

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Labrang Monastery
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$5
Day 2
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$25

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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$25
Day 3
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$14

Phensang Monastery
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
30 - 36 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$4
Day 4
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$15

Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery)
Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant, decorative facade & charming hillside locale.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
48 - 58 min

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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Museum, library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture, with statues, scrolls & ritual objects.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
Day 5
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$9

Do Drul Chorten
Large hilltop Buddhist temple with a golden-domed stupa, elaborate shrines & engraved prayer wheels.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
27 - 33 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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$4
Day 6
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$15

Tsuglakhang Monastery & Temple
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$5
9 - 11 min

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Enchey Monastery
Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Sa Ngor Chotshog Center
Founded in 1961, this Ngorpa Tibetan Buddhist monastery features sweeping views.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$5
Day 7
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$15

Gonjang Monastery
Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$5
65 - 78 min

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Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
Colorful & historic Buddhist monastery in a tranquil locale with scenic valley views.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$10
Day 8
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$20

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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$10
245 - 294 min

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Hanuman Temple
Colorful, Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
Day 9
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$25

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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$15
266 - 320 min

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Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
Landscaped garden featuring a variety of flowers, plus fountains & other water features.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
Day 10
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$20

Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
This 31-sq.-km. wildlife sanctuary features animals & endangered plants, including orchids.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $173 In total

Activities & Food:$173