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8 Days in Gangtok: A Journey to the Hidden Gems

Sosan Kandulna

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the enchanting streets of Gangtok. Discover breathtaking views, ancient monasteries, cascading waterfalls, and indulge in authentic local cuisine. Get ready to be mesmerized by the hidden gems of Gangtok!

Trip to Gangtok

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Day 1Subway, Namnang View Point, Gangtok Ropeway, Do Drul Chorten

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$29

Subway

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

12 - 18 min

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Namnang View Point

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

14 - 21 min

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Gangtok Ropeway

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Do Drul Chorten

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

Day 2Live and Loud Cafe, Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park, Ban Jhakri Falls Park, Butterfly Waterfalls

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$14

Cafe Live and Loud

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

9 - 14 min

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Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$2

24 - 29 min

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Ban Jhakri Falls Park

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$2

42 - 51 min

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Butterfly waterfalls

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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$8

Day 3Pemayangtse Monastery, Saramsa Garden

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$10

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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$5

201 - 242 min

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Saramsa Garden

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

Day 4Oven in the Mountain, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, M.G MARKET, Hanuman Temple

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$16

Oven in the Mountain

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

9 - 14 min

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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

7 - 9 min

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M.G MARKET

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 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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$5

Day 5Domino's Pizza, Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi View Point

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$17

Domino's Pizza

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

39 - 47 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

35 - 42 min

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Bakthang Waterfall

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

6 - 8 min

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Tashi View Point

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$8

Day 6Club Mahindra, Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Gonjang Monastery

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$11

Club Mahindra

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

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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$2

9 - 11 min

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Gonjang Monastery

Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$3

Day 7Nathula

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$13

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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$13

Day 8Cafe Fiction, Tashi View Point - Bojoghari, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

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$13

Cafe Fiction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

14 - 17 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$2

57 - 69 min

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Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

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

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $121 In total

Activities & Food:$121