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Gangtok Getaway

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17 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Gangtok, exploring ancient marvels, vibrant markets, and breathtaking natural wonders.

Trip to Gangtok

Day 1Gardens, Markets, and Temples
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$15

Saramsa Garden
Landscaped gardens & a greenhouse showcasing a variety of flora & fauna, popular with picnickers.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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M.G MARKET
9:30 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
Day 2Chortens, Flowers, and Monasteries
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$11

Do Drul Chorten
Large hilltop Buddhist temple with a golden-domed stupa, elaborate shrines & engraved prayer wheels.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 15 min

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Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$3
16 - 24 min

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Enchey Monastery
Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Day 3Handicrafts, Ropeway, and Tibetan Culture
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$30

Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Gangtok Ropeway
Cable car linking Deorali Bazaar with Tashiling Secretariat, offering views of mountains & the city.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$19
8 - 11 min

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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Museum, library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture, with statues, scrolls & ritual objects.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 4Monastic Serenity and Spiritual Retreat
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$15

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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$8
200 - 240 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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$8
Day 5Waterfalls, Monasteries, and Panoramic Views
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$18

Ban Jhakri Falls Park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
25 - 30 min

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Gonjang Monastery
Colourful Buddhist monastery featuring golden statues & panoramic mountain views.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Tashi View Point, Bojoghari
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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Bakthang Waterfall
Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool, viewable by a modest footbridge.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $88 In total

Activities & Food:$88