Rumtek, Lingdum & Enchey monasteries
A calm morning circuit of three of Gangtok’s most important monasteries, ideal for a gentle, spiritual start to your trip.
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Gangtok
Experience the energy of Sikkim’s capital alongside monasteries, viewpoints, local culture, cafés and surrounding Himalayan landscapes.
Most journeys through Sikkim begin in Gangtok, and for good reason. The capital sits on a ridge with the mountains on every side, a lively town of markets, monasteries and cafés that makes an easy, comfortable base for the days ahead.
We use the time here to settle in gently. Wander the pedestrian stretch of MG Marg in the evening, visit the Enchey and Rumtek monasteries, ride up to a viewpoint for the first sight of the high peaks, and get a feel for everyday Sikkimese life before heading deeper into the hills.
Things to do in Gangtok
Locally crafted cafés
Long lunches and easy dinners at Gangtok’s home-grown cafés, where the food, coffee and interiors are all made locally.
Nathula Pass & Tsomgo Lake
A high-altitude day trip to the Indo-China border pass and the sacred glacial lake of Tsomgo, both above 12,000 feet.
Silk Route overnight
An overnight journey along the old Silk Route, with zig-zag mountain roads, quiet hamlets and sweeping valley views.
Hanuman Tok
A hilltop temple to Lord Hanuman, cared for by the Army, with sweeping views of the Kanchenjunga range.
Ganesh Tok
A tiny shrine perched on a ridge above town, popular for its clear views across to Kanchenjunga.
Tashi View Point
A classic spot to catch the sunrise light on Kanchenjunga and Mount Siniolchu across the valley.
Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park
A landscaped waterfall park themed around Sikkim’s shamanic folklore, easy and family friendly.
Do Drul Chorten
A striking white stupa ringed by 108 prayer wheels, one of the most important in Sikkim.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
A museum holding one of the world’s finest collections of Tibetan Buddhist art, books and manuscripts.
Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom
A government centre near MG Marg where local artisans weave carpets, shawls and thangkas, with a museum and sales emporium.
Ridge Park Orchidarium
A small orchidarium on the leafy Ridge above MG Marg, an easy stroll from the town centre with seasonal orchid blooms.
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary day hike
A gentle day hike through the oak and rhododendron forests of Fambong Lho, with birdlife, watchtower views and a real taste of Sikkim’s wild side close to Gangtok.
Kabi Lungchok
The historic forest site where the Lepchas and Bhutias sealed their treaty of blood brotherhood, marked by memorial stones amid quiet woodland north of Gangtok.
Seven Sisters Waterfall
A cascade of falls tumbling in tiers beside the Gangtok–Mangan road, with a viewing deck and café that make for a scenic stop en route north.
Cable car ride
A scenic cable car ride soaring above Gangtok, offering sweeping views of the city, surrounding valleys, and the Himalayan landscape from a unique vantage point.
Permits & entry
The Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula day trip sits in a protected border zone, so a permit is required. We arrange all of it for you in advance; you only need to carry your documents.
Read the permit guideSample itineraries
Gangtok Short Break
4 days- Day 1Bagdogra / NJP to Gangtok
- Day 2Gangtok sightseeing: Rumtek, Enchey and MG Marg
- Day 3Day trip to Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake
- Day 4Gangtok to Bagdogra / NJP
Gangtok with Silk Route
5 days- Day 1Bagdogra / NJP to Gangtok
- Day 2Gangtok sightseeing and local cafés
- Day 3Day trip to Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake
- Day 4Gangtok to the Silk Route (Zuluk), overnight stay
- Day 5Silk Route to Bagdogra / NJP
Ready when you are