Gangtok Tour Packages From Kolkata

Not only that it is the second smallest Indian state. Sikkim religion is predominant by Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism and Immersed in the tranquillity of Buddhism. Sikkim is full of beautiful places to visit, but its most prized asset is the astonishing city of Gangtok.

Gangtok is the centre of Sikkim's tourism industry. It enjoys a warm climate all year round and for travelers who enjoy clement temperature, it is the perfect place to visit. Gangtok enjoys five seasons: summer, monsoons, autumn, winter, and spring and maximum temperatures rarely crossing 25 °C, making it an excellent holiday spot. Visiting this beautiful place will rejuvenate your mind and soul. You will enjoy waking up amidst the morning mist that will surely relax your senses. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Buddhism, go nature walking and learn about the Tibetan culture different ethnicities such as Bhutia, Lepchas and Indian Gorkhas. When picking the best Gangtok tour package from Kolkata, make sure you add the best places in your itinerary.

Ideal Duration

A duration of 4-5 days would be enough to explore the best attractions in Gangtok. You will have plenty of time to thoroughly explore each destination and make the most of your vacation. Also, make sure that your Gangtok package from Kolkata has all the top tourist sites so that you do not miss anything beautiful that the city has to offer.

Best Time To Visit

Gangtok weather attract visitors to this Sikkim tourism spot nearly all year round. If you are looking for the most fantastic experience of your life, then visit Gangtok in the last four months of the year, i.e. (September, October, November and December) with a maximum temperature being in the range of 10-16 degree Celsius. You can indulge in various sports activities and make the most of your vacation.

How To Reach

The government knows how important tourism is for the national economy and hence for making comfortable travel lots of development has been done over the years. There are lots of ways to reach Gangtok from Kolkata.

By Air

Gangtok does not have an airport of its own, but it is at a suitable distance of 128 km from Bagdogra airport. A significant amount of Flights are available from Kolkata to Bagdogra. On reaching Bagdogra airport, You can hire a taxi from the Airport's pre-paid taxi counter to reach Gangtok. Cost of the taxi is between 2000-4000 which depends upon the vehicle you choose. Share Cab facility is also available along with the Helicopter services from Bagdogra to Gangtok but only once during the day.

Travel Time:2-3 Hours approx.

By Train

New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station to Gangtok (148 kilometres). There is a significant amount of Train available from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri and are at affordable prices. Train Travel Time:13 hours approx.

By Road

Kolkata to Gangtok distance is 671 km and the roads well connected and maintained except for some places where it can be a little tough to drive. The travel Time is approximately 17-18 hours.