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Gangtok Tour Guide
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Places To Visit In Gangtok
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View AllYumthang Valley in Gangtok
For any man looking to experience a lifetime enchantment, the Yumthang Valley, Sikkim is the perfect destination. It is a nature sanctuary with rivers, yaks, and hot springs. All this and the Himalayan peaks surrounding the place add to the magical experience. The valley is at an elevation of around 3500 meters above sea le...
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Banjhakri Waterfalls in Gangtok
The Banjhakri waterfalls in Sikkim are without any doubt one of nature's many beautiful wonders. It is a hundred foot waterfall located to the Ranka Monastery. The park where the waterfalls are located is in a thickly forested area of Swastik, which is about seven kilometers away from Gangtok.
Banjhakri falls are naturally...
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Gurudongmar Lake in Gangtok
Located at a height of 17100 feet above sea level, Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim is the second-highest lake in India. Needless to say, with an altitude of such magnitude, the lake defies all description. Located just about 5 km south of the Indo-China border and about 190 kilometers from the capital city of Gangtok, the lake h...
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Hanuman Tok in Gangtok
Situated in Gangtok, Hanuman Tok has its interesting meaning. The literal meaning of Tok is ‘temple’. Hanuman Tok (mandir) is devoted to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Tok in Gangtok is the most renowned temple in Sikkim, managed and maintained by a division of army department of India. The temple is popularly known as a wish fulfil...
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- Temple
Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok
Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok includes an exquisite shrine temple and a monastery for monks, embodies vision and aspiration of Sixteenth Karmapa (head of the monastery), Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, to establish his seat-in-exile to help spread the teachings of Buddha throughout the world.
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Things To Do In Gangtok
Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences
View AllCable Car Ride in Gangtok
Gangtok is the place where you can get memorable adventurous station and worship places. Gangtok is the combination of unforgettable things and worship temple. Cable car ride is one of the greatest attractions in Gangtok and should not be missed. It's a double-cable zig back ropeway which is operational since December 2003....
- Adventure
- Sightseeing
Helicopter Rides in Gangtok
We all have had the dream of flying. We have often seen a bird and felt bad for not able to fly like that on this wide spread spectacular sky. Now we have helicopter to explore how it is like to fly on the sky. Helicopter rides are the most exciting thing to do. When on flight, you will be packed in a closed atmosphere but ...
- Sightseeing
- Helicopter ride
Mountain Biking in Gangtok
Gangtok is the mountain city that gives anyone a new level of excitement. Mountain Biking Gangtok really excites the travelers as it is a real challenge to ride through the dramatic and rugged terrain of the Sikkim Himalayas. The trail for biking is beautiful and exciting. The lush green hills and dales and the colorful cul...
- Adventure
- Adventure sports
- Hills
River Rafting in Gangtok
From gentle rides through the amazing landscape to thundering rapids that only the most experienced rafter navigates. River rafting in Teesta can be most adrenaline-pumping adventure ever. The turbulent waters of Rangit with its multidimensional rapids provide the rafters the scopes of practicing their skills and the specta...
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- Nature
Yak Safari in Gangtok
Yak Safari is a very unique and unforgettable experience that are organized in various parts of Sikkim. Tsomgo lake of Gangtok is one of the popular areas that host Yak Safari. Yak Safari in Gangtok is an attractive thing for any traveler to do. The popular trail for Yak safari is from Bagdogra covering Gangtok, Lachen, and...
- Adventure
- Nature
- Safari
How to Reach Gangtok
Read about the best & quickest routes to save time & money, as suggested by our travelers
By Air
About knowing how to reach Gangtok by flight, the foremost thing to know is that the nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. Gangtok is at a distance of one hundred and twenty-four kilometers from here. The answer to the question of how to go to Gangtok is pretty simple. Flights are the easiest and the fastest way to get there. The good thing is that Bagdogra Airport is well connected with other major cities of the country. Also, you can take helicopter services from Bagdogra to Gangtok which are operated by Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation. This will take only twenty more minutes for you to reach. Also, you can plan to take the road trip which will get you many fascinating views in the way. It will only take approximately two hours for you to reach Bagdogra airport from Delhi. Afterwards, take the bus or hire a taxi as well for a more convenient journey.
By Train
Know the fact that the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri if you are keen to know how to reach Gangtok by train. It is at a distance of approximately one hundred and twenty kilometers. You can cover this distance in less than four hours. It enjoys a good connectivity from many major stations like Kolkata and New Delhi. You can also take a cab from the railway station that will make your journey more comfortable. Some of the trains that run on this route are Sikkim Mahananda Express, North East Express, Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express and Brahmaputra Mail.Know the fact that the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri if you are keen to know how to reach Gangtok by train. It is at a distance of approximately one hundred and twenty kilometers. You can cover this distance in less than four hours. It enjoys a good connectivity from many major stations like Kolkata and New Delhi. You can also take a cab from the railway station that will make your journey more comfortable. Some of the trains that run on this route are Sikkim Mahananda Express, North East Express, Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express and Brahmaputra Mail.
By Road
Road trips are considered as the best trips as you can choose to stop anywhere, take better views of the places you encounter and change the route as per the choice. Now if you want to know how to reach Gangtok by road, many private and state buses are available from places like Siliguri and Bagdogra. If you are traveling alone and you don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is the best way to travel.
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What should I eat in Gangtok?
One cannot miss Momos, Thukpa, Wonton, Gyathuk, Thenthuk and more, along with a Sikkim style meat patty called Shah-Phaley. Along with this you get to choose from a huge variety of authentic soups almost unique to the area. Chang is a locally made alcoholic beverage and is a must try while here. Authentic Tibetan and Indo-Chinese cuisines are also available in the restaurants and must also be tried.
When can I witness snow in Gangtok?
Snowfall can be witnessed in the winter months of January and February in Gangtok. Else you have to travel to the Zero Point where snow can be witnessed anytime throughout the year.
Are there any treks in and around Gangtok?
There are a number of treks one can go for but all the treks require a decent fitness level. Some of them are Dzongri, Versay, Tholung, Goecha La, Tosar Lake, Everest Singalila and Green Lake trek.
Are there any festivals in Gangtok I can be a part of?
Pong Labsal festival, celebrated in the month of December, is one of the most popular and major festivals in this region. During that time, the gate of Chogyal's Palace is open for the travelers. Other tourist festivals include Flower Festival, Gangtok Food and Culture Festival, Hee Bermiock Heritage & Tourism Festival, Khangchendzonga Tourist festival, Lampokhari Tourism Festival, Mangan Music Festival, Namchi Mahotsav, Ravangla Festival and many others.
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