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7 Days in Gangtok: A Journey of Serenity and Delights

Pranshulya Gurjar

Pranshulya Gurjar

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day adventure in Gangtok, where ancient marvels meet culinary delights. Explore enchanting monasteries, breathtaking waterfalls, and the captivating beauty of the Himalayas. Indulge in mouthwatering rolls, momos, and authentic pizza. Get ready for a journey filled with serenity, culture, and gastronomic delights.

Trip to Gangtok

Day 1Club Mahindra and Wildlife Wonders
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$14

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
22 - 27 min

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Rolls and Momos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Literary Bliss and Alpine Serenity
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$23

Cafe Fiction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
12 - 15 min

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Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
This 31-sq.-km. wildlife sanctuary features animals & endangered plants, including orchids.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
14 - 17 min

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Hanuman Temple
Colorful, Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
27 - 33 min

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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Rolls and Momos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Live Music, Monastic Marvels, and Cascading Falls
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$26

Cafe Live and Loud
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
26 - 39 min

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Enchey Monastery
Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$3
14 - 17 min

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Bakthang Waterfall
Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool, viewable by a modest footbridge.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Gonjang Monastery
Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Rolls and Momos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
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Rolls and Momos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Pizza Cravings and Panoramic Views
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$25

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$2
20 - 24 min

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Gangtok Ropeway
Cable car linking Deorali Bazaar with Tashiling Secretariat, offering views of mountains & the city.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 5Mountain Bakery and Spiritual Enlightenment
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$14

Oven in the Mountain
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
42 - 51 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
48 - 58 min

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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Museum, library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture, with statues, scrolls & ritual objects.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 6Monastic Tranquility and Sacred Teachings
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$14

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
202 - 243 min

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Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
Colorful & historic Buddhist monastery in a tranquil locale with scenic valley views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
43 - 52 min

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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
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Parivar Veg Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 7Mystical Lake and Artistic Treasures
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$20

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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$8
64 - 77 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $135 In total

Activities & Food:$135