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The Gondola ride in Gangtok provides an aerial view of the city, connecting two points and attracting tourists with a birds-eye view.
Yak rides are an enjoyable activity for locals and domesticated animals in Tsomgo or Changgu lake, located at 3753 meters. The ride takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes, suitable for all ages, and can be enjoyed at varying prices.
Enjoy Helicopter Ride
Different helicopter ride packages offer a 20-minute joyride for ₹3000 per person, exploring Sikkim's other parts. Weight limit is 10 kg. 20-minute helicopter flight from Bagdogra to Gangtok, operated by Pawan Hans, costs ₹3500 per person.
MG Marg in Gangtok houses hotels, restaurants, pubs, bakeries, and shops offering handicrafts, souvenirs, tea, bakery items, alcoholic beverages, decorative items, clothing, and fashion accessories.
Gangtok offers diverse cuisines from Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan, Sikkimese, and Nepalese cultures, with popular spots like Nimtho, Taste of Tibet, Shuffle Momos, The Dragon Wok, and Osm Restro & Lounge.
Driving to Nathula Pass
Nathula Pass, located at 4310 meters above sea level, is a scenic drive from Gangtok, 58.3 km away. It takes 1 hour and 41 minutes to reach. To visit, a Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required due to the sensitive Indo-China border area.
Enchey Monastery, a 200-year-old solitary Buddhist monastery in Gangtok, houses 90 monks and features traditional Tibetan and Sikkimese architecture, a large prayer hall, and images of various gods.
Ban Jhakri Falls Park, a popular tourist attraction in Nepal, features a 2 acres forestland, man-made footbridge, paved pathways, gazebos, and lakes, showcasing the myth of Ban Jhakri.
Visiting Himalayan Zoological Park
The Himalayan Zoological Park, located 7.7 km from Gangtok, is a popular tourist destination with a diverse range of wildlife including porcupines, yaks, and Tibetan wolves.
Hanuman Tok, a 7200-foot-elevated temple in Gangtok, attracts Indian tourists and locals. Established in 1968, it is believed to have rested Sanjeevani Hanuman during Ramayana's epic battle.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, established in 1958, promotes Tibetan religion, culture, art, language, and history. It houses a rare collection of thangkas, coins, statues, and Tibetan documents.