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A Week in Gangtok: Exploring the Beauty of Sikkim

Vinit Ghelani

17 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Discover the vibrant M.G Market, visit ancient monasteries, enjoy breathtaking views, and indulge in delicious vegetarian cuisine at Parivar Veg Restaurant.

Trip to Gangtok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$63

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Directions

M.G MARKET

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Do Drul Chorten

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$3

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

0

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2

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$68

Club Mahindra

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Gangtok Ropeway

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

73 - 88 min

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Directions

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

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Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3

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$65

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Ban Jhakri Falls Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$2

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Gonjang Monastery

Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$3

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

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Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4

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$57

Club Mahindra

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

28 - 34 min

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Directions

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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$2

78 - 117 min

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Directions

Bakthang Waterfall

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

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Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 5

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$59

Club Mahindra

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Tashi View Point, Bojoghari

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$2

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hanuman Temple

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

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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$5

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

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$2

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

0

Parivar Veg Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6

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$0

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$311