Gangtok Tour Packages

Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). With the higher peaks of the Himalaya and with a year-round mild climate, Gangtok is at the center of Sikkim's tourism industry.

Gangtok became a popular Buddhist pilgrimage destination after the establishment of Enchey Monastery.  Gangtok was also a major stopover on the Silk route between Lhasa in Tibet and major cities like Kolkata. After independence from the English in 1947, Sikkim remained an independent Kingdom, with Gangtok as its center. In 1975, Sikkim merged and was made India's 22nd state.

April to June & October are the peak tourist season yet travelers visit Gangtok throughout the year specially during December, January & February when snow fall is common in areas at higher altitude, easily reachable from Gangtok. Mahatma Gandhi Marg (MG Marg) and Lal Market are prominent business areas and tourist spots in Gangtok. Gangtok tour packages are the most popular among people visiting Sikkim.

Tsomgo Lake/Changu Lake, is a high altitude glacial lake about 37 kilometers from Gangtok. With altitude of 12,313 ft, the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The road from Gangtok as well as the lake have some awesome views making it an integral part of Sikkim trip. 

Nathu La pass connects India with China.  The pass is 54 km east of Gangtok city, the capital of Sikkim. Here you can see the border with China and can see the Chinese soldiers manning their border check posts. However, permits to visit Nathula are not available on a regular basis due to weather conditions as well as border tensions.

There are lot of great sightseeing places within the city limits as well as nearby to the town which are covered in a day sightseeing tour. Monasteries, waterfalls, cultural centers and some inspiring viewpoints are integral part of Gangtok tour packages.

Following are the local sightseeing places you cannot miss in Gangtok Tour Packages 4 Days.

Bakthang Waterfall
It is located at a distance of 4 km from Gangtok, on NH 10 connecting North Sikkim. Bakthang Waterfall is a natural waterfall which is visibily eye-catching attraction due to  broad horizontal flow  that is must visit on Gangtok tour package itinerary. 

Tashi Viewpoint
Tashi View point is another attraction which brings awe due to the view of the Kanchenjunga Range on a clear day. The climb onto the observation area is thrilling in itself. Here you can hire a binocular or see the amazing mountain view through the telescope available.

Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok offers a spectacular view of Gangtok city which is a true delight to watch how the human settlement are spread over the green hills and the colorful buildings make contrasting effect visually. There is also an ancient temple of Lord Ganesha which is highly visited by locals and tourists alike. 

Enchey Monastery
The monastery initially  built in the 1840s is a pilgrimage place, in 1909 it was build like a Chinese Pagoda. The monastery is topped by a shining golden cupola. It houses a number of images of Gods, Goddesses and religious objects. The deities worshipped in the monastery are the Buddha, Loki Sharia and Guru Padmasambhava. The walls of the monastery in the large prayer hall are fully covered with paintings and murals. It is a unmissable if you are interested in Buddhist mysticism.

Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom
A centre of learning and training in the traditional Arts and crafts of the state, preserve and revive the ethnic traditional arts and crafts of the state.

Here you can buy the majestic artefacts such as Thanka(Tibetan Buddhist) painting, traditional carpets, wooden carved and colorfully painted sculptures and much more.

Do Drul Chorten Stupa
Do-drul Chorten is a stupa built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba(A mysterious is a three-sided peg, stake, knife, or nail-like ritual implement), Kangyur(Holy Books) and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor(prayer wheels). The stupa is surrounded by Chorten Lakahang and Guru Lakhang, with two statues of Guru Rinpoche. 

Institute of Tibetology
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a Tibet museum in Gangtok. The institute employs researchers and one of its new research programs is a project which seeks to document the social history of Sikkim's approximated 60 monasteries and record this on a computer. Another project seeks to digitize and document old and rare photographs of Sikkim for knowledge distribution. You can know more about Life at Tibet through valuable material kept in the museum and Tibetan library that has preserved innumerable rich collections of the studies. 

Flower Show & Ridge Park
The flower exhibition complex, Ridge Park draws numerous visitors during the annual flower exhibition. Here you can find many varieties of Orchids and other flowers most of the year, but best time to visit this place is around April-May (spring season), when the management gathers and showcases fresh varieties of orchids and other flowers from around the state. The Ridge Park is a small stretch of plain straight road leading to the Palace gate.  It is just about fifteen minutes walk from the main market. The Ridge has the White Hall and a statue of Nehru, the late Prime Minister of India. White hall is a small two storied building and has typical British architecture, all the important functions used to be held in this hall, till 1960. Situated on the Ridge is also a beautiful Sikkimese designed resting shed with ornamental plants and trees. 

Banjhakri Falls
The Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park is a recreation center near Gangtok. The park's statuary and other displays document the Ban Jhakri, or traditional shamanic healer who worships spirits living in caves around the falls. Ban means "forest", and jhākri means "healer".  Banjhakri Falls is a natural waterfall sourced from springs at higher elevation. The cascade is approximately 98 ft. high.  Among the park's attractions are a man-made lake with a dragon in the centre, gazebos, statues of jhākri. Paved paths and footbridges wind through the landscaped garden, which is decorated with ornamental trees and flowers. 

Rumtek Monastery

Rumtek is located 24 kilometres from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, at an altitude of about 5100 Ft. Originally built in the mid-18th century, Rumtek served as the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage. Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, 16th Karmapa, arrived in Sikkim in 1959 after fleeing Tibet after Ghinese occupation, with the generosity of the Sikkim royal family and the locals, it was rebuilt by the as his main seat. The sacred items and relics brought out from Tsurphu Monastery, the Karmapa's seat in Tibet, were installed. The monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. A golden stupa contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa. Opposite that building is a college, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies. For tourist it a unique oppurtunity to understand the concept of Monastery and its importance as an institution of religion and academics in the Bhuddhism. Take a guided tour to understand better. The location of Rumtek wuth flowing streams, mountains behind, a snow range in front, and a river below is enjoyable. 

These attractions  are covered for all Gangtok Tours And Travels which are included in a best Itinerary.