Bagdogra Airport 3 hr 43
Hanuman Temple (21 min) Colorful Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views. Gangtok Ropeway (7 min) Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park. (4 min) Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (13 min) Sprawling zoological park with select animals a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga. Tsongmo Lake (1 hr 17) A gondola takes visitors to this scenic natural area featuring a lake surrounded by snowy mountains. Ranka Monastery (42 min) Monastery and architecture Do Drul Chorten Monastery (10 min) Monastery and architecture Enchey Monastery (7 min) Secluded colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908 standing on a hill above Gangtok. Ban Jhakri Falls Park (20 min) Waterfall Bakthang Waterfall (7 min) Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool viewable by a modest footbridge. Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology (10 min) Museum library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture with statues scrolls & ritual objects. Tashi View Point (15 min) Binoculars are recommended at this viewing platform for observing Kanchenjunga & surrounding hills. Ganesh Tok (13 min) Quaint Hindu temple with sweeping hilltop views plus a cafe offering drinks & light bites. Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (38 min) Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant decorative facade & charming hillside locale. |