Back

Gangtok: A 5-Day Adventure in Sikkim

Doyel Mandal

18 Nov 2023

0

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Explore ancient monasteries, breathtaking viewpoints, majestic waterfalls, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Gangtok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$71

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$10

4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Gangtok Ropeway

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$25

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Bayul

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$36

Day 2

+

$51

Pemayangtse Monastery

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$10

220 - 264 min

~

Directions

Enchey Monastery

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

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

•

$5

24 - 35 min

~

Directions

The Elgin Nor Khill

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$36

Day 3

+

$55

Hanuman Temple

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$10

53 - 64 min

~

Directions

Ban Jhakri Falls Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$4

28 - 34 min

~

Directions

Gonjang Monastery

Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

•

$5

22 - 27 min

~

Directions

Alpha family

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$36

Day 4

+

$52

Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$4

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Tashi View Point, Bojoghari

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

•

$4

28 - 34 min

~

Directions

Orchids Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$44

Day 5

+

$63

Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$10

58 - 70 min

~

Directions

Do Drul Chorten

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$5

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

•

$4

4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Tangerine Lounge Bar and Grill

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$44

Budget breakdown: $292 In total

Activities & Food:$292