3 Nights 4 Days Gangtok Tour Package

The second day of the Gangtok city tour is all about exploring the city's local attractions and landmarks. We have designed an itinerary that covers all the must-visit places in Gangtok. So, put on your comfortable walking shoes, grab your camera, and get ready to discover the best of Gangtok.

Tashi View Point: Our first stop for the day, it's time to explore the natural beauty of Gangtok. The Tashi Viewpoint is one of the most popular tourist spots in Gangtok. The viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the majestic Kanchenjunga range, the third-highest mountain in the world. You can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the viewpoint's tea stall.

Gonjang Monastery: The monastery is situated 6 Km away from Gangtok near Tashi View Point. Established in the year 1981 and the founder is H.E. Tingkye Gonjang Rimpoche. He got recognition as an incarnation of Yolmo Terton Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo, a 15th-century Nyingmapa Terton. The monastery follows the Jangter tradition of the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Do-drug Chorten: The huge Stupa or monument built by the Venerable Trullshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1945. Inside the stupa, there is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba (Vajra Kilaya), a set of Kang Gyur relics (Holy Book), completes 'Zung' (mantras) and other religious objects. Around the Chorten, there are 108 Mani Lhakor (Prayer Wheels), all of which have mantras inscribed on them in Tibetan, and they consider this place as one of the important Chorten of Sikkim.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: The most prestigious research institute of its kind in the World NIT is a treasure of a vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan, and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues, and rare Thankas (colourful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). Apart from an attractive museum, it has over 200 Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art, along with a majestic image of Manjushri (Bodhisattva of knowledge and wisdom) brought from Tibet.

Hur Hurray Dara: Also known as the Nam Nang view point provides a breathtaking view of the lush green forests and the beautiful valley. This serine area is less crowded, which it is best for a morning or an evening walk with a pleasant view of the hills in the lap of nature.

Tsukla Khang Monastery: This monastery is located inside the complex of Tsuklakhang Royal Palace of the Chogyal the former rulers of Sikkim and is the most accessible monastery within the city. Built-in the typical Sikkimese style, there are exciting murals and images of the Buddhist pantheon.

White Memorial Hall: A two-storied structure with typical British architecture, the hall, was built in the year 1932. The hall gets its name not because they painted it white but as they construct it in memory of Sir John Claude White, the first political officer of Sikkim. The hall has historical values and is situated on the ridge.

Gangtok Ropeway: One of the major attractions of Gangtok is the cable car ride at Deorali. The ropeway has 03 entry points or stops, with the lowest point being the Deorali market, Nam Nang as the mid-point, and the highest point, is at Tashiling. This is a standing ride for everyone that offers a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the mountains, the valleys, and the flowing river along with the mesmerizing view of Gangtok city and snow-covered Mt. Kanchenjunga.

As the sightseeing ends for the day back to the hotel, and evening is free to roam around the MG Marg where one can taste the Sikkim delicacies at local restaurants or spend some bucks shopping for handicrafts and other items. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.

As the morning sores in, the warm rays of the sun knock through the window to give a startup call for the second day. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in its peaceful surroundings, and load the bags with dry foods before leaving for a full-day trip to Tsomgo Lake with Baba Mandir / Nathula Pass Excursion.

Tsomgo Lake (12400ft): Also known as Changu Lake is an oval-shaped glacial lake that is only 40 km from Gangtok City, and almost about 1 km in length with 15 meters in depth. The name Tsomgo is made of two words in Bhutia Language 'Tso' means 'lake' and 'Mgo' means 'head' in the short 'source of the lake'. This high-altitude lake is surrounded by snow-capped steep mountains and remains frozen during wintertime. As summer beings to step in, the glacier melts and the lake gets its origin. The locals consider the lake to be sacred, and it reflects different colours with the change in seasons.

New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir: The Baba Mandir was built in the Memorial of Baba Harbhajan Singh or the 'Hero of Nathula', a soldier in the Indian Army. It is situated at a distance of 12 km from Tsomgo lake, and 52 km from Gangtok city. Baba Harbhajan served as a part of the border patrol force, and in the year 1968 while escorting a mule column he felts on a fast-flowing stream and got carried away by the powerful water current. Soldiers found his remains after 3 days and cremated him with full military honours along with a shrine on his Samadhi built as per Baba's wish, which he expressed through his friend post-death. The original bunker of Baba Harbhajan Singh is located further up near the Gnathang valley which is the Old Baba Mandir but because of its difficult terrain tourist can't reach there so they build a New Mandir for easy access. This shrine is believed to have wish-fulfilling powers along with that Baba is still guarding the international border between India and China. On Sundays, a 'Langar' runs at the temple, which provides free meals to the visitors.

Nathula Pass: A major mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district, which is a corridor of passage between India and Tibet before it was closed in 1962 but reopened in 2006. Located around 56 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula is the highest motorable road, passes through the Tsomgo lake and requires an entry permit to visit. The view from this international border is breathtaking and allows the tourist to get a glimpse of China on the other side along with their Chinese militants. On a clear day, the road winding down the Chumbi valley can be seen. (Nathula Pass is closed on Monday / Tuesday and Permit depends on weather conditions thus it is not included in the package). Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok.

In the morning you can stroll about in the small hamlet around. Later on, check out and drive to NJP / Bagdogra for a return journey, and cherish your holiday forever.