Q: How can I spend 3 days in Gangtok?

Day 1: - Arrive at Gangtok, check-in into your hotel and enjoy proper refreshment - In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll and wind up with a scrumptious dinner. Day 2: - After a delicious breakfast, head to Tashi Point and Ganesh Tok. - Witness the Flower Exhibition and pay a visit to the Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre - After a fulfilling lunch, pay small visits to Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, and Institute of Tibetology. - Watch a spectacular sunset view at Banjakhri Falls and return to your hotel. Day 3: - After a hearty breakfast, check-out of your Gangtok hotel and head for your onward journey.

Question 1

How much does a Gangtok trip cost?

Accepted Answer

A two days trip to Gangtok will generally cost you around INR 10,000. This includes the approximate travel fare, accomodation in a decent hotel, food at a budget restaurant, and other miscellaneous expenses like shopping and sightseeing.

Question 2

How to go to Gangtok by train?

Accepted Answer

Direct train to Gangtok is not available but you can take a train to Jalpaiguri and then from there you can take a bus or a cab. Trains to Jalpaiguri are available from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. You can travel via North East Express, Guwahati Express, Dibrugarh Express, etc. and it will approximately take 12- 40 hours.

Question 3

Is Gangtok worth going to?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is worth going to Gangtok. By availing Thrillophilia’s Gangtok Trip Package you can explore the scenic views of nature, do a lot of outdoor activities, pray at Buddhist temples and much more. If you are going with friends or family or a partner or even solo, then you can enjoy Gangtok to the fullest. You can have thrilling and adventurous experiences via cycling on silk routes, cable car rides, etc and have a spectacular time.

Question 4

Which is the best time to visit Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

The most ideal time for visiting Gangtok is the spring-summer months of March to June and the autumn months of September to November. During this time, the weather of the place remains moderate and pleasant, which is best suited for sightseeing and other outdoor activities.

Question 5

How to reach Zero Point Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

To reach Zero Point Sikkim you can take a bus or hire a cab. The distance from Gangtok to Zero Point Sikkim is 154 km and it will take approximately 6 hours to reach there.

Question 6

Do we need permission to visit Zero Point?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need permission to visit Zero Point. Since Zero Point Sikkim is so close to the Indo-China border, permission is needed to enter the area. You can visit the best places in Zero Point through Gangtok Tour Packages which are Yumthang Hot Spring, Katao, Lachung Monastery, Gurudongmar Lake and Seven Sister Waterfall.

Question 7

Which are the best trekking tours in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Sikkim a tiny state of India situated in the eastern Himalaya that boasts of its rich bio-diversity and high mountain ranges. Gangtok is the capital of this hilly terrain and offers many trekking routes to adventure enthusiasts. Some of the best trekking tours in and around Gangtok are-

Tinjurey Trek

Trek to Rumtek Monastery

Trek to Syari Basti

Trek to Sang

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Tinjurey Trek
Trek to Rumtek Monastery
Trek to Syari Basti
Trek to Sang

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Question 8

Is Gangtok safe to travel?

Accepted Answer

While on your Gangtok tour packages you can feel completely safe as this place is one of the safest locations of India. Locals are friendly and respect and help all travellers. Thrillophilia provides you authorised travel locations which are equipped with all the mandatory safety measures so that you can feel secure during your entire stay at Gangtok.

Question 9

How can I spend 3 days in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Day 1:
- Arrive at Gangtok, check-in into your hotel and enjoy proper refreshment
- In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll and wind up with a scrumptious dinner.

Day 2:
- After a delicious breakfast, head to Tashi Point and Ganesh Tok.
- Witness the Flower Exhibition and pay a visit to the Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre
- After a fulfilling lunch, pay small visits to Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, and Institute of Tibetology.
- Watch a spectacular sunset view at Banjakhri Falls and return to your hotel.

Day 3:
- After a hearty breakfast, check-out of your Gangtok hotel and head for your onward journey.

Question 10

What are the best places to visit in Gangtok with family?

Accepted Answer

Best places to visit with your family on Gangtok holiday packages are:

1. Rumtek Monastery: Most famous monastery of Sikkim started back in the 12th Century and belongs to the Kagyu sect of Buddhists.

2. Nathula Pass: Nestled at a boasting height of 14,450 feet, this is the prime passage between India and Tibet. It consists of one of the highest motor-able roads that offers views of the amazing Tsomgo Lake.

3. Hanuman Tok: This Lord Hanuman temple is located at 7,500 feet where you will surely find some peaceful time with your family.

4. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve: This natural habitat is filled with varieties of flora and fauna and spread across an area of 850 square kilometres.

Question 11

How many days are enough for Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Two days are enough for covering the major tourist places of Gangtok and experiencing all the exciting activities like shopping and food touring.

Question 12

Which are the best romantic places to visit in Gangtok ?

Accepted Answer

The romantic places to be included in your Gangtok travel packages are:

1. Tsomgo Lake: Located at 12,400 feet this lake is a serene beauty in the hills of Sikkim. You will be mesmerised after watching the beauty this lake has to offer like turquoise waters, scenic backgrounds and more.

2. Khangchendzonga: This is the third highest peak in the entire world and offers some best viewpoints for photography and scenic views. Tashi viewpoint and Singhik view point are some best spots for photography.

3. Flower Exhibition Centre: Flowers are the best way to show love and this place is filled with varieties of orchids and other vibrant flowers.

Question 13

What are the famous monasteries to visit for a spiritual experience in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Monasteries in Gangtok are not just beautiful but are an important part of the Buddhist culture which is greatly influenced by Tibet. The spiritual power in Gangtok remains lit due to a number of monasteries that serve as a home to monks. Some of the famous monasteries to visit for a spiritual experience in Gangtok are-

Rumtek Monastery

Pemayangtse Monastery

Gonjang Monastery

Enchey Monastery

Rumtek Monastery
Pemayangtse Monastery
Gonjang Monastery
Enchey Monastery

Question 14

Which are the best areas for a shopping tour in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

It won't be wrong to say that in the whole of Sikkim, Gangtok is the best place for shoppers. Below are the main shopping areas in Gangtok that help tourists get the best buys. These are indeed best areas for a shopping tour in Gangtok-

MG Marg
The Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms (DHH)
Asta Mangala Arts
Lal Bazaar at Kachendzonga Shopping Complex
Golden Tips Tea Shop for Temi Tea of Sikkim
United Progressive Organisation of Sikkim

Question 15

Which are the top attractions for a sightseeing tour in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Gangtok is truly a beautiful place that is kept well maintained. It has abundance of natural beauty and has various natural attractions that keep tourists coming back each year. Some of these top attractions for a sightseeing tour in Gangtok are-

MG Road
Nathula Pass
Rumtek Monastery
Ganesh Tok
Tsongmo Lake
Ban Jhakri Falls
Kanchenjunga
Town of Mangan
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Tinkitam
Do Drul Chorten
Enchey Monastery

Question 16

Can I do mountain biking in Gangtok? Which are the best routes to take?

Accepted Answer

From a duration as short as 4 days to full-fledged 15 days legit trekking expeditions, Gangtok offers all the thrills of this amazing sport. Most trails are carved out to help enthusiasts experience the best of the forests, monasteries, stupas, chortens, rivers, waterfalls, villages, and biodiversity. These experiences can’t be enjoyed in regular life and thus must be tried by every sport lover or thrill seeker at least once. Some of the best route to go mountain biking in Gangtok are-

Gangtok to Rumtek to Sang to Sirwani to Temi to Damthang to Rabong to Kewzing to Tashiding to Yusum to Pelling to Dentam to Rinchenpong to Soreng to Sombaria to Jorthang to Namchi to Rangpo.
Gangtok to Phodong to Rangrang to Dikchu Makha to Sirwani to Temi.
Gangtok- Rumtek to Sangh to Sirwani to Temi to Namchi to Jorethang to Melli

Question 17

Which are the best sites for adventure activities in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Along with a number of sightseeing attractions in Gangtok, travellers can choose to engage in a few adventure activities to pump up their adrenaline rush as well. Some of the best sites for adventure activities in Gangtok are-

Cable ride over Gangtok city, start at Deorali.
River rafting in river Teesta
Yak Safari to the Pristine Tsomgo Lake
Paragliding in Khel Gaon

Question 18

What are the best campsites in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Camping is a recreational activity that lets people set up small portable tents, caravans, motor homes, etc to stay for a night. It is more of an adventurous and fun activity where people in groups plan up trips in places like sanctuary, countrysides, hilly terrains etc. Some of the best campsites available in and around Gangtok are-

Barsey Jungle Camp

Teesta riverside camping

Ray-Khola riverside camping

Melli riverside camping

Tinjure camping

Rangit riverside camping

Barsey Jungle Camp
Teesta riverside camping
Ray-Khola riverside camping
Melli riverside camping
Tinjure camping
Rangit riverside camping

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