Gangtok Tour Packages Best Itinerary & Attractions

DAY 1 : New Jalpaiguri Station(NJP)/Bagdogra Airport(IXB) to Gangtok - Drive of  about 5 hours to reach Gangtok. Evening explore the MG Marg after Dinner. Overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

DAY 2 : After breakfast at hotel start a full day Gangtok sightseeing tour. The main attractions being Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Enchey Monastery, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Institute of Tibetology, White Hall Flower Show, Banjhakri Water Falls. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : Gangtok Full day Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass(Optional subject to availability of permits and extra charges). Later  travel back to Gangtok to your hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 4 : Gangtok – New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP)/BagdograAirport (IXB) ( 130km/5 hrs drive). After breakfast at hotel depart for NJP station/Bagdogra Airport.

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 DAY 1 : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station(NJP)/Bagdogra Airport(IXB) – Gangtok, Check in at hotel, later  you are free to roam around the MG Marg and Lal Market, overnight at hotel.

DAY 2 : Gangtok (Full day local sightseeing)- Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Ropeway, Banjhakri Falls, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom, Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : After breakfast Tsomgo Lake Excursion and Baba Mandir. Optional Tour- Nathu La Pass The pass connects Indian Territory of Sikkim with an autonomous region in China. (This tour is optional and extra chargeable based on special permits). Return to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 4 : Gangtok – Lachen After breakfast start for Lachen.  Check in to your hotel, have some evening tea and now stroll across the tiny village and explore the untouched beauty of the place. Do visit the Lepcha Village. Overnight at hotel in Lachen.

DAY 5 : Lachen –  Gurudongmar Lake– Lachung Have your breakfast and head to Gurudongmar Lake, back at the resort for some lunch. Visit Thangu, Chopta Valley. Drive back to the hotel in Lachung .

DAY 6 : Lachung – Yumthang Excursion  – Gangtok After breakfast, drive to Yumthang. Post lunch, leave for Gangtok. It will be 4-5 hours drive. Optional tour to Zero Point at extra cost.

DAY 7 : After breakfast start for Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction).

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Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, is the largest and most vibrant town in the state. Located in the eastern Himalayas at an elevation of around 1,650 meters (5,410 feet), Gangtok enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year and offers breathtaking views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks. Its scenic setting and cultural richness make it the focal point of Sikkim tourism.

The city gained prominence as a Buddhist pilgrimage center with the establishment of the historic Enchey Monastery, and over time became an important trading halt on the ancient Silk Route, connecting Lhasa in Tibet with major Indian cities such as Kolkata. After India’s independence in 1947, Sikkim functioned as an independent kingdom until it officially became India’s 22nd state in 1975, with Gangtok as its administrative and cultural hub.

Gangtok attracts travelers all year round, though the best time to visit is from April to June and October, when the weather is ideal for sightseeing. Winter months, especially December to February, are also popular among tourists who wish to experience snowfall in nearby high-altitude areas accessible from Gangtok. The lively MG Marg and Lal Market are among the city’s most popular spots for shopping, dining, and evening strolls.

One of the most visited attractions near Gangtok is Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake), a stunning glacial lake situated about 37 km from the city at an altitude of approximately 12,313 feet. During winter, the lake often freezes, creating a magical landscape. The journey to Tsomgo Lake itself is a visual treat, offering panoramic mountain views and winding roads through alpine terrain.

Another highlight of Gangtok sightseeing is the famous Nathu La Pass, located around 54 km east of Gangtok, which serves as a strategic mountain pass connecting India with China. Visitors can view the international border and observe military posts on both sides. However, access to Nathu La is subject to permits and weather conditions, and visits may be restricted during periods of heightened border sensitivity.

Within and around Gangtok, travelers can explore a variety of attractions including monasteries, waterfalls, cultural institutes, viewpoints, and heritage sites, many of which can be covered in a convenient one-day sightseeing tour. Owing to its rich mix of natural beauty, history, spirituality, and modern amenities, Gangtok tour packages remain the top choice for travelers planning a memorable trip to Sikkim.

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. 

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).

Institute of Tibetology
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a Tibet museum in Gangtok 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.

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.

Banjhakri Falls
The Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park is a recreation center near Gangtok. 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 Chinese occupation. The location of Rumtek wuth flowing streams, mountains behind, a snow range in front, and a river below is enjoyable. 

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Tsomgo Lake/Changu Lake, is a high altitude glacial lake about 37 kilometres from the 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. Every point you cross is worth a captureYou can enjoy a ride on Yaks here. The lakeside small eateries provide great hot snacks like noodles & momos. 

Baba Mandir & Legend Of Harbhajan Singh
​Harbhajan Singh was a victim of battle at 14,500 feet  Nathu La Pass, during the 1965 Sino-Indian war. Two shrines in his memory has been built, old one at the site of the bunker, where Baba Harbhajan was posted and the new one has been built at close proximity from Changu Lake on way to Nathula Pass from Gangtok. Do not miss the langar( Free meal) on Sunday by Indian Army.

Nathula Pass

Nathu La connects Sikkim with Tibet. The pass is a part of an of the ancient trade route called the Silk Route. Nathu means "listening ears" and La means "pass". The pass is 54 km east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Only Indian citizens can visit the pass, after obtaining a permits. Nathula Pass is closed for tourist on Mondays & Tuesdays. Also due to snowfall and border tensions passes are not issued regularly.