Destination Covered: NJP/TNCBT/Bagdogra Airport
Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Glimpse of Sikkim
Meet and Greet at NJP/TNCBT/IXB then transfer to Gangtok. Check In Hoel at Gangtok, rest of the day is free for liesure. You can visit M.G. Merg in the evening at own cost. Lunch and Dinner at Hotel.
Early morning breakfast. Visit Changu/Baba Mandir/Nathula (if permit granted) for half day tour. Lunch at own cost. Dinner at hotel. Evening Fee for liesure, you can visit following places at your own
Flower Exhibition Centre, Flower Exhibition Centre, which is situated in Gangtok, showcases flowers from the different parts of Sikkim together under a single roof which makes it a heaven for all the nature lovers. Located right across the White Memorial Hall and below the Ridge Park, it lies at a walking distance from the MG Marg. Though the flowers are displayed here all through the year, the annual flower show which is held from April to May should not be missed out on as during this time, the management gathers here and presents numerous varieties of orchids along with other flowers from around the state.
Handicraft Centre, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom is the recent name given to the old Handloom and Handicrafts Centre of Sikkim which was set up in 1957. The museum is located at a distance of half kilometre from the main market of Gangtok. It is also known as the Government Institute of Cottage Industries (GICI).
After breakfast fullday sightseeing 7 Points. Lunch at own cost, Dinner at hotel.
Top attractions:
Beautiful Tibetan architecture defines the building and its museum houses several statues, coins, scrolls with hand paintings & embroidery work (thangkas), Tibetan artworks and artefacts, as well as ancient manuscripts in Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Lepcha.
Tashi View Point: The Tashi Viewpoint is one of the popular places to visit in Gangtok. Famed for its sunrises and sunsets as well as its startling views of the entire grand Himalayan mountain range, Tashi Viewpoint is a place that will leave you with some great pictures and countless memories.
Viewing both the sunrise and the sunset here is a great idea since it allows you to the experience the depth of Sikkim’s natural beauty in all its aspects. Try to plan your visit so that it falls on a clear day as clouds can really dampen the pleasure of the viewpoint. Combining the visit to the viewpoint with visits to the Ganesh Tok and the Bakthang falls is a good idea.
Hanuman Tok: Situated at an elevation of 7,200 feet, the Hanuman Tok is a famous temple located at the core of Gangtok. The beautiful piece of architecture worships Lord Hanuman and is managed as well as maintained by the respected Indian Army. The factor that prompts Hanuman Tok to be one of the places to visit in Gangtok is the enthralling natural view of the Kanchenjunga Peak and the eclectic beauty of the regal temple. Many people also tend to come to this amazing location to experience the unnatural elegance of sunrise.
Ganesh Tok: Ganesh Tok is one of the famous tourist places in Gangtok, renowned primarily for the intensity of the views visible from its complex. Located close to the Tashi View Point and the Bakthang falls, a visit to Ganesh Tok is a must on the local sightseeing circuit in Gangtok. The temple in the complex is dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
Situated in the midst of nature, this temple is a delight to visit and offer prayers in. A circular balcony and lounge near the temple are perfect places to look at the view. The grand range of mountains including Kanchenjunga is visible from this point as is the spectacle of the Gangtok valley rolling down below. Sunsets from this spot are enchanting too.
Ropeway: Enjoy the mesmerizing townscape of Gangtok by riding in a Ropeway or a cable car. Witness the aerial view of Gangtok and get enchanted by its surreal resplendence. Entry Fee at own cost
Bakhthang Falls: The Bakthang waterfall is only 20 minutes drive from Gangtok town to a place called Swastik, adjacent to the army cantonment area. A serene waterfalls cascades down the rock forming a small pool down below. It is located along the 31A National Highway connecting to North Sikkim. In local language ‘Bak’ means a forest and ‘thang’ meaning meadow or place.
Do Drul Chorten: Do-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor or prayer wheels.
Todayafter breakfast checkout from hotel. Transfer to Siliguri, Drop at NJP/TNCBT/IXB. Tour Ends.
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