Bagdogra Airport 3 hr 38
Hanuman Temple (23 min) Colorful Army-maintained Hindu temple complex with dramatic valley & mountain views. Bakthang Waterfall (12 min) Natural waterfall rushing down rocks into a small pool viewable by a modest footbridge. Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology (5 min) Museum library & research venue devoted to Tibetan culture with statues scrolls & ritual objects. Ban Jhakri Falls Park (18 min) Waterfall Do Drul Chorten Monastery (6 min) Monastery and architecture Enchey Monastery (9 min) Secluded colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908 standing on a hill above Gangtok. Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (35 min) Peaceful Buddhist monastery known for its vibrant decorative facade & charming hillside locale. Ranka Monastery (40 min) Monastery and architecture Tsongmo Lake (1 hr 20) A gondola takes visitors to this scenic natural area featuring a lake surrounded by snowy mountains. Flower Exhibition Centre - Ridge Park. (6 min) Gangtok Ropeway (12 min) Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (15 min) Sprawling zoological park with select animals a watchtower & views of Mount Khangchendzonga. Tashi View Point (20 min) Binoculars are recommended at this viewing platform for observing Kanchenjunga & surrounding hills. Ganesh Tok (15 min) Quaint Hindu temple with sweeping hilltop views plus a cafe offering drinks & light bites. |