Gangtok Tour Packages, Holidays Vacation in Gangtok

Gangtok tour package also has in its store a lot for spirituality seekers. The city houses a number of colorful and vibrant monasteries in its vicinity, which count amongst popular tourist attractions in Sikkim. Some of the best places to visit in Gangtok vacation package include Enchey Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, and Rumtek Monastery. Its popular MG Road is dotted with a number of happening restaurants and pubs that open till 11 in the night. The place is great for shopaholics too and with shops open till late in the evening, tourists get extra time to buy Tibetan handicrafts, woolens and tea products. For those looking for adrenaline rushing adventure activities in Sikkim, Gangtok proves to be the perfect base. It’s most likely, you’d find almost every trekker chilling in Gangtok before and after his trek. The city offers views of the third highest mountain peak in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga.

Gangtok Tour Package: Savor the Enthralling Beauty of Capital City of Sikkim

Gangtok is a vibrant hill station enriched with green valleys and large mountains.Tourists may enjoy stunning views of the peak Kanchenjunga and live far away from busy locations on the horizon by purchasing one of the top Sikkim tour packages. Ganktok permits you to experience the unique culture and different stuff that you cherish for a lifetime. It is an ideal destination for couples, solo travelers and families, Gangtok is the holy place of buddhism as its Buddhist pilgrimage location is a seamless location for devotees, hikers, trekkers, and adventure enthusiasts. Gangtok tour package offers adventurous places and the local culture that will give you the thrilling experience to enjoy a cherishing trip to the northeast with your beloved partner, family, cousins, friends and enjoy a blissful vacation between the scenic Himalayan mountains covered with snow and surreal valleys.

Glimpse of Gangtok Tour

Top Places to Visit in Gangtok Tour Package: M G Marg, Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Lingdum or Ranka Monastery, Tashi View Point
Things to Do in Gangtok: Rafting, Paragliding, Street walk, Cable ride, visit seven sisters waterfall
Famous Food of Gangtok: Phagshapa, Thenthuk, Churrpi, Thukpa, Sel roti, Sha phaley
Language: Hindi, English , Nepali, Bhutia Lepcha
Currency: Rupee
Major International Airport: Pakyong Airport

Explore a Small, Scenic, Peaceful and the Historically Significant Town with Gangtok Tour Package

There are a lot of tourist attractions in and around Gangtok including beautiful monasteries, waterfalls and viewpoints. Here, we have given a few of the main attractions and places to visit in Gangtok.

1. M G Marg: Heart of Gangtok

The M G Marg is the heart of Gangtok and is literally so. It is a pleasant walking street with no vehicles, rowdy traffic or garbage. This is definitely one of the best places to visit in the Gnagtok holiday package. There are numerous shops and food joints on either side of the M G Marg and seats in the between. Once you visit M G Marg, you will simply realize that you are in a different place and not in any crowded Indian city.

2. Rumtek Monastery: Shopaholic Place

Rumtek Monastery is the most famous monastery in Gangtok and must be on your list of places to visit in the Gnagtok tour package. Situated on a hill-top, you can see an amazing view of Gangtok town from the monastery. It houses some of the rarest Buddhist religious artwork in the form of wall murals, silk paintings and thangkas (scrolls with intricate hand paintings) and 1001 miniature golden models of Buddha. Rumtek monastery is one of the largest in Sikkim and belongs to the Kagyu sect that originated in the 12th century in Tibet. The architecture of the monastery is one of the finest in the world and resembles the original one in Tsurphu, Tibet.

3. Enchey Monastery: Visit the Beauty of Solitary Temple

Enchey Monastery literally means ‘the solitary temple’. The small Buddhist monastery is surrounded by pines and conifers and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Gangtok travel package. The monastery was rebuilt in 1908 by the 10th King of Sikkim and renovated in the style of a Chinese pagoda. Entrance to the main shrine depicts the Kings of four cardinal directions that protect the monastery and the universe. It remains open for visitors everyday between 6 AM to 4 PM. You can hire a taxi from Gangtok and reach Enchey in 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Lingdum or Ranka Monastery: Fascinating Huge Buddha Statue

Lingdum Monastery or Ranka Monastery is situated 20 km from Gangtok and is considered to be the most beautiful in East Sikkim in the Gangtok holiday package. Like the other two, Ranka monastery is surrounded by forested mountains as well. The monastery has a huge courtyard and comprises a two-storeyed building. There is a stairway that leads to the upper level where the inner sanctum is located with a huge golden Buddha statue. The walls are adorned with intricate paintings and beautiful thangkas.

5. Tashi View Point: Beauty of Valleys and Mountains

Tashi viewpoint is located around 8 km from Gangtok town. It is the perfect place to witness the surrounding mountains and valleys of Gangtok and the town itself. It offers the gorgeous view of the sunrise with the snow clad peaks illuminated with changing colors in the Gangtok tour package. On the opposite side, you can view the Phodong and Labrang monasteries.

Travel tips for Your Gangtok Tour

You must not forget to carry valid identity proof.
Spend a couple of days in camps.
Use sunscreen and sunglasses.
Book a tourist guide to explore more.
Shop unique things from the local market.

How to Reach Gangtok?

Airways: The nearest airport to Gangtok is the Pakyong Airport, located in Pakyong town.
Train: The nearest train station to Gangtok is the New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station in Siliguri.
Roadways: If you were traveling by your own vehicle, then you can easily drive to Gangtok by NH 10 which links Gangtok to Siliguri.

Gangtok Tour Packages FAQs

Q1. Which are the most famous places in Gangtok tour package?

The Gangtok holiday package comes with exciting places like Tashi Viewpoint, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Bakthang Waterfall, Enchey Monastery, Flower Exhibition Centre, Handicrafts Centre.

Q2. What is the best time to visit Gangtok?

March to June is the best time to visit Gangtok and it is also the peak season. The weather is cool and is perfect for those who want to beat the heat of the plains.

Q3. Which is the best area to stay in Gangtok?

M G Marg area is the best area to stay in Gangtok. M G marg is the heart of the city and markets, restaurants are all quite accessible from there.

Q4. Is there snowfall in Gangtok?

Gangtok usually does not get snowfall in the winters. However, routes to high altitude places like Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim might get snowfall and remain blocked during the winter.

Q5. What are the Adventure activities in Gangtok tour holiday package?

Gangtok tour package includes rafting on the River Tiesta River and paragliding off a cliff near the city sound like fun. It gives goosebumps and kick towards adventure and make your holiday unforgettable.

Q6. What is the beauty of Gangtok?

Capital of Sikkim, Gangtok is a hill resort and one of the most popular places in north-east India. It is known for its scenic beauty and striking views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.

Q7. Which is the main shopping area in Gangtok?

MG Road in Gangtok is the main shopping street for tourists holidaying in Sikkim. This vast road is lined with numerous shops on both sides and offers almost everything that a tourist looks for!

Q8. What is special about the Gangtok tour package?

Gangtok has grown as a significant Buddhist pilgrimage hub, with some of India's best monasteries that you cannot afford to miss. The Rumtek monastery is without a doubt one of the best in the country to get explored on Gangtok tour.

Q9. What is the famous food of Gangtok?

Thukpa is one of the most popular foods in Gangtok amongst tourists. Thukpa originated in Tibet and is a bowl full of health and nutrition. A lot of organic spices are added to make it savoury.

Q10. What is the famous festival of Gangtok?

In Gangtok a procession carrying the statue of the Guru is taken around town. Chaams are held at Rumtek monastery celebrating different episodes from his life.

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