Post breakfast, start for a tour in and around Gangtok.
Tashi View Point - Located in Tashi about 8 Km from Gangtok town built by Tashi Namgyal, which offers a panoramic view of Mt Kanchenjunga on a clear day with Binoculars, and Telescopes mounted at the viewpoint,
which can get an unobstructed view of the mountains, and forest on the opposite side.
Gonjang Monastery - The monastery is situated 6 Km away from Gangtok near Tashi View Point. Established in the year 1981 and the founder is H.E. Tingkye Gonjang Rimpoche. He got recognition as an incarnation
of Yolmo Terton Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo, a 15th-century Nyingmapa Terton. The monastery follows the Jangter tradition of the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Do-drul Chorten - The huge Stupa or monument built by the Venerable Trullshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1945. Inside the stupa, there is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba (Vajra
Kilaya), a set of Kang Gyur relic (Holy Book), completes 'Zung' (mantras) and other religious objects. Around the Chorten, there are 108 Mani Lhakor (Prayer Wheels), all of which have mantras inscribed on them in
Tibetan, and they consider this place as one of the important Chorten of Sikkim.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology - The most prestigious research institute of its kind in the World NIT is a treasure of a vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan, and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues, and rare
Thankas (colorful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). Apart from an attractive museum, it has over 200 Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art, along with a majestic image of Manjushri (Bodhisattva of knowledge
and wisdom) brought from Tibet.
Flower Exhibition Centre -Sikkim produces some of the rarest and best quality flowers in the country. Walking into the flower exhibition centre during the month of May is like taking a deep dive into a world
of different colours and aromas. The flowers of Sikkim are a real treat to the eyes. Over 4000 varieties of flowering plants grow in Sikkim, including 600 species of Orchids and 30 types of Rhododendrons. If you
want to take a look at some of these blooms, it is a good idea to visit the Ridge Park and the Flower Exhibition Centre.
Ganesh Tok - Ganesh Tok is a small temple with viewpoint in Gangtok. Situated on top of a hill, the quaint place has mind-stirring views - the Kanchenjunga hill can be seen in its true form of glory from
here and is at its best especially in the morning. The temple (dedicated to Lord Ganesh) is, however, so small that it can only fit one person at a time.
Gangtok Ropeway - One of the major attractions of Gangtok is the cable car ride at Deorali. The ropeway has 03 entry points or stops, with the lowest point being the Deorali market, Nam Nang as mid-point,
and the highest point, is at Tashiling. This is a standing ride for everyone that offers a panoramic bird's-eye view of the mountains, the valleys, the flowing river along with the mesmerizing view of the Gangtok
city and snow-covered Mt. Kanchenjunga.
As the sightseeing ends for the day back to the hotel, and evening is free to roam around the MG Marg where one can taste the Sikkim delicacies at local restaurants or spend some bucks in shopping handicrafts and
other items. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.
Bakthang Waterfalls - The Bakthang waterfall is only 20 minutes drive from Gangtok town to a place called Swastik, adjacent to the army cantonment area. A serene waterfalls cascades down the rock forming a
small pool down below. It is located along the 31A National Highway connecting to North Sikkim. In local language 'Bak' means a forest and 'thang' meaning meadow or place. The natural spring water source of this
falls originates from the dense vegetation above this site which is preserved as a Smriti Ban by the Forest Department. This site is little away from the crowded market place and hidden from the urban sprawl. A
offbeat place to relax and be completely free from pollution, noise and dust and much loved by many of the domestic visitors.
Plant Conservatory - The Plant Conservatory at Bulbulay near Gangtok stands in semi-wilderness on the road that connects Gangtok to Hanuman Tok. Sikkim is home to over 400 species of plants and trees, and
the conservatory is intended to make the region a botanical hub of the future. The conservatory is home to beautiful ponds and bridges and surrounded in greenery wherever the eyes go. With a backdrop of the mighty
Himalayas, this Plant Conservatory's picturesque setting is worth a visit.
Handicrafts and Handloom Gangtok - The Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms (DHH) was founded in 1957 with the purpose of boosting the manufacture and sale of various handicrafts, carpets, furniture,
etc. It's situated at the zero point and about 1 km away from MG Marg. The main building in front houses training centers for different craft products. It also has a museum, which was opened in 2007 to showcase
many of the artworks and objects created by local artists and craftsmen in the centre. The exclusive novelty of the place is the hand-made paper made from the bark of the Argali tree. This paper is frequently used
in greeting cards and letter pads, etc.The museum have several antique and rare collections which were created by legendary craftsmen and artists.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.