Gangtok Tour Package

TW-53
Destination Sikkim
Duration 03 Nights/04 Days
Tour Type Adventure Tour, Family Tour, Group Tour, Honeymoon Tour
Tour Includes Accomodation, Sightseeing, Car On Hire

Places Covered:

  • Gangtok

Highlights

  • Pay a visit to Do Drul Chorten, a magnificent stupa
  • Enjoy mesmerizing views of Kanchenjunga from Tashi view point
  • Yak ride or mule ride along the Tsomgo Lake

Duration:

03 Nights/04 Days

Tour Description

The capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok is breathtakingly beautiful. A paradise for newly-wedded couples on their honeymoon, the scenic place is a must-visit. Besides, avid holidaymakers are treated alike during Gangtok trip. Thus, if you’re also inclined to explore this beautiful gem of North East India, do choose Gangtok tour package. Spanning for 3 nights and 4 days, the package includes unforgettable Gangtok sightseeing tour to Tsomgo lake, Buddhist monastery, Nathu La Pass and more. Turn your holidays into a memorable affair with the Sikkim Gangtok tour package crafted especially for you. The well-planned Itinerary promises you memories of a lifetime by making your family holiday special.

DAYWISE TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 : Arrival at Gangtok

On your arrival at Bagdogra airport/ Jalpaiguri railway station/ Tenzing Norgay bus stand, meet our tour representative and get transferred to Gangtok.

Popular as the ‘land of monasteries’, Gangtok is an important tourist destination to visit in India. Being the capital town of Sikkim, around 60km away, Gangtok has all what a traveler looks for a perfect holiday . It is a beautiful town with varieties in Rhododendron, orchids and butterflies. The town is best-know for its tranquil and aesthetic ambience.

With its breathtaking tourist attractions, the place allures travelers from all parts of India and across the globe. Check-in at a pre-booked hotel and stay overnight.

Day 2 : Gangtok Sightseeing (fullday)

Today, have breakfast and leave for Gangtok sightseeing tour. Some of the important places of interest we take you to are- Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms Emporium, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (stupa), Enchey monastery, White hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View point and Banjhakri falls.

Directorate of handicrafts and handlooms Emporium is one among the best places to shop in the state of Sikkim. The center has a wide collection of beautiful thangka paintings, wooden masks, traditional hats and caps, stuffed dolls, embroidered products, carpets, handlooms and cane and bamboo work. The center is also a training center for those who want to learn about handicraft.

Other attractions-Do Drul Chorten, a magnificent stupa put up by the head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhist, Trullshi Rinpoche. It is the biggest stupa in Sikkim and is home to a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur relics (holy books) and other religious objects. There are 108 prayer wheels around the stupa, which are turned to read the mantra ‘Om Mane Padmane Hum’ engraved on it.

Surrounded by tall pine trees all around, Enchey Monastery is believed to be constructed on a land blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo (a tantric master). The monastery is highly revered and inside the monastery you can see some shells that are considered auspicious Buddhist symbols. Listed among the most important temples to visit in Sikkim is Ganesh Tok, at an altitude up to 6500 ft. The main deity presiding inside the temple is of Lord Ganesha. The temple is not only visited to seek blessings, but also to enjoy the surrounding and the scenic views from the hill top. In-addition, if it is a clear day then you can also have a fascinating view of Kanchenjunga (the third highest peak).

Adore the spectacular views of Kanchenjunga (on a clear day) and rising sun from Tashi view point. In case, if you want to have an unforgettable experience of these notable peaks and gorgeous surrounding, then you need to head here before 5am.

Later, in the evening either you can relax or stroll around the local bazaars of the place. Some of the important that you should definitely buy during your Gangtok trip are handicrafts, locally made artifacts, shimmering jewelries, Tibetan carpets, alpine cheese, black cardamom, Sikkim tea and other traditional outfits.

Day 3 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (full day)

On 3rd day of your short escape to Gangtok tour, have breakfast and get ready for short trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Settled at an altitude up to 12, 400ft, Tsomgo Lake is one of the popular tourist spots in Sikkim. Locals here claim that in earlier times, the color of the lake was studied by Lamas in order to predict the future. The water of the lake derives from melting of snow from mountains. Usually, the lake is covered with snow for most of the year. To enjoy the serenity, indulge in Yak ride or mule ride along the lake.

Another attraction, Baba Mandir is an important shrine, built in the memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh (a soldier); the holy place is now maintained by Indian army. The temple is located at a height up to 1300 ft and is just few kilometers away from Tsomgo Lake.

Rest of the evening is free to roam around MG mall road or local shopping complex. Overnight stay in the hotel.

In case of landslides or any other reason if Tsomgo Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing is provided.

Day 4 : Departure Gangtok to Siliguri (115 km / around two hours drive)

On 4th day of Gangtok tour package, have breakfast and check-out form the hotel and straight away travel to Siliguri. Further, drive to Jalpaiguri railway station/Bagdogra airport/Tenzing Norgay bus stand, for your onward destination.


Includes

  • Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • Meals : breakfast at all places
  • Transfers from one place to another
  • Sightseeing in private cars
  • Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Excludes

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.