Bagdogra Airport 3 hr 42
Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (28 min) Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant decorative facade & charming hillside locale. Bakthang Waterfall (16 min) Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool viewable by a modest footbridge. Tsongmo Lake (1 hr 25) A gondola takes visitors to this scenic natural area featuring a lake surrounded by snowy mountains. Ranka Monastery (33 min) Monastery and architecture Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology (13 min) Museum library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture with statues scrolls & ritual objects. Ban Jhakri Falls Park (11 min) Waterfall Ganesh Tok (20 min) Quaint Hindu temple with sweeping hilltop views plus a cafe offering drinks & light bites. Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (20 min) Sprawling zoological park with select animals a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga. Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park. (11 min) Gangtok Ropeway (14 min) Hanuman Temple (28 min) Colorful Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views. Tashi View Point (17 min) Binoculars are recommended at this viewing platform for observing Kanchenjunga & surrounding hills. Do Drul Chorten Monastery (14 min) Monastery and architecture Enchey Monastery (14 min) Secluded colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908 standing on a hill above Gangtok. |