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Trip Planner :  Asia  /  India  /  Sikkim  /  East Sikkim  /  Gangtok

Gangtok

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Biking Trails · Landmarks · Historic Sites
Situated in the eastern Himalayan range, state capital Gangtok combines a modern, resort town style with ancient spiritual beliefs and an impressive natural heritage. Mountain views act as the backdrop to holidays in Gangtok, where much of the focus also lies on the monasteries, shrines, and temples of this old center of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage. Local delicacies such as momo (stuffed dumplings) also link Gangtok to Tibet. Use Gangtok as your gateway for exploring the state and beyond, with tour operators offering a number of day excursions and longer trips. Use our India visit planner to arrange the details of your trip to Gangtok and other destinations.
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    Top Gangtok tours

    FROM $153 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer
    Duration: 30 to 60 minutes
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    Popular things to do in Gangtok

    Nathula ©
    Historic Site
    Nathula
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tsongmo Lake
    Biking Trail
    Tsongmo Lake
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple ©
    Landmark
    Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    MG Marg ©
    Neighborhood
    MG Marg
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Gangtok

    Hanuman Tok ©
    Landmark
    Hanuman Tok
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Flower Exhibition Centre ©
    Landmark
    Flower Exhibition Centre
    3.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ganesh Tok View Point ©
    Lookout
    Ganesh Tok View Point
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Banjhakri Water Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Banjhakri Water Falls
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Gangtok

    Ranka Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Ranka Monastery
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Do Drul Chorten Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Do Drul Chorten Monastery
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Enchey Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Enchey Monastery
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shiv Mandir ©
    Religious Site
    Shiv Mandir
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Gangtok

    Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
    World heritage site
    Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cholamu Lake
    Water Body
    Cholamu Lake
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary ©
    Wildlife Area
    Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Khangchendzonga National Park ©
    National Park
    Khangchendzonga National Park
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Gangtok

    Rumtek Monastery Sikkim ©
    Religious Site
    Rumtek Monastery Sikkim
    Sikkim
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pemayangtse Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Pemayangtse Monastery
    Sikkim
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Neora Valley National Park ©
    National Park
    Neora Valley National Park
    Darjeeling District
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Teesta River ©
    Water Body
    Teesta River
    East Sikkim
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Gangtok

    Seven Sisters Waterfalls ©
    Waterfall
    Seven Sisters Waterfalls
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mt. Katao ©
    Mountain
    Mt. Katao
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Menmecho Lake ©
    Water Body
    Menmecho Lake
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bakthang Waterfalls ©
    Waterfall
    Bakthang Waterfalls
    2.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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