Bagdogra Airport 3 hr 44
Tashi View Point (18 min) Binoculars are recommended at this viewing platform for observing Kanchenjunga & surrounding hills. Gangtok Ropeway (18 min) Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (11 min) Sprawling zoological park with select animals a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga. Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (39 min) Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant decorative facade & charming hillside locale. Do Drul Chorten Monastery (11 min) Monastery and architecture Tsongmo Lake (1 hr 16) A gondola takes visitors to this scenic natural area featuring a lake surrounded by snowy mountains. Enchey Monastery (6 min) Secluded colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908 standing on a hill above Gangtok. Ban Jhakri Falls Park (21 min) Waterfall Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary (7 min) This 31-sq.-km. wildlife sanctuary features animals & endangered plants including orchids. Bakthang Waterfall (10 min) Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool viewable by a modest footbridge. Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park. (4 min) Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology (11 min) Museum library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture with statues scrolls & ritual objects. Ganesh Tok (11 min) Quaint Hindu temple with sweeping hilltop views plus a cafe offering drinks & light bites. Hanuman Temple (19 min) Colorful Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views. |