10 Days in Gangtok: A Journey to the Enchanting Sikkim

Shashank jain

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 10-day adventure to Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Explore stunning waterfalls, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking viewpoints. Indulge in delicious vegetarian cuisine at Parivar Veg Restaurant. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Gangtok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$93

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

19 - 23 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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37 - 45 min

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

45 - 54 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 2

$104

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

61 - 74 min

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Located at 4500 ft, this monastery, circa 1740, has views of deep valleys & surrounding mountains.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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48 - 58 min

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Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool, viewable by a modest footbridge.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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32 - 39 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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29 - 35 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 3

$97

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

25 - 30 min

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Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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8 - 11 min

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Binoculars are recommended at this viewing platform for observing Kanchenjunga & surrounding hills.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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$11

25 - 30 min

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 4

$73

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

63 - 76 min

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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

64 - 77 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5

$88

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

1 - 2 min

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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

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17 - 21 min

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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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26 - 32 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 6

$104

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

41 - 50 min

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

26 - 32 min

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Landscaped gardens & a greenhouse showcasing a variety of flora & fauna, popular with picnickers.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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36 - 44 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 7

$96

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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60 - 72 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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49 - 59 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 8

$108

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

30 - 36 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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35 - 42 min

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Cable car linking Deorali Bazaar with Tashiling Secretariat, offering views of mountains & the city.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 9

$119

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

19 - 23 min

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 10

$107

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

4 - 5 min

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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

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214 - 257 min

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

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

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217 - 261 min

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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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21 - 26 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

50 - 60 min

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No time set

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102 - 123 min

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No time set

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Budget breakdown: $985 In total

Activities & Food:$985