So you have arrived at Gangtok’s nearest airport, Bagdogra. Wonder what’s your tour plan for today? Located in Siliguri, the airport is 124 km away from Gangtok. You can hire a taxi or drive a rental car to reach Gangtok, which takes roughly 4 hours to reach.
Check in to your designatedhotel. Other than the scenic ride from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok, your first day in Gangtok doesn’t include any other major plan. It’s no surprise that Gangtok being a hill station experiences as early sunsets as 5:00 pm especially during the later months on a year and it’s best to sit today out. (Still figuring when to visit Gangtok? Read more about thebest time to visit Gangtok).
But that ain’t going to refrain you from setting out to explore Gangtok city on your own. Go for a walking tour shopping for someLepchaclothes, Sikhemese tea orAkorearrings.
On the second day of your 3 nights 4 days Gangtok tour, go on a sightseeing excursion around the major tourist attractions of Gangtok. Also a hotspot for honeymooners, these are easily one of the mostromantic places to visit in Sikkim. Enjoy the traditional breakfast at your hotel and get ready for a long day.
Soak up the sweeping views of Kanchenjunga from the Tashi Viewpoint or if the view is obstructed by the mist-wrapped surroundings, engage in a nature walk around the place.
Hop on your ride and reach Bakthang Waterfalls which is located 3 km from Tashi Viewpoint. You can also visitBan Jhakri Waterfallswhich is quite farther. After perhaps taking a dip in the waterfalls, continue exploring the nearby attractions like Hanuman Tok, Flower Show, and Handicraft Centre.
Savour your sumptuous breakfast platter at your hotel itself or leave room for the tempting wayside food stalls. It can’t get any better. Start from MG Marg and spend an hour trying a hot bowl ofthukpaor cheese-filled momos.
Leave soon for Tsomgo Lake as you might like more time there. Absorb the breathtaking Tsomgo Lake, the topmost inclusion in your entire 3 nights 4 days Gangtok tour, and go on atrekking tourspotting ornate yaks lounging near the emerald-blue lake
Visit Baba Mandir which is right there. The place looks beautiful especially after a snowfall, and the swaying prayer flags amidst deep-white snow are a stunning sight to behold.
After you finish your breakfast, head out to the kaleidoscopic shopping streets near your hotel. Look out for hand-made Sikhemese ceramics or artefacts.
Sikkim is also known for its traditional spices and farm-to-table beverages. Make sure to buy them for home.
Retire to your 4-hr journey to the Bagdogra Airport with a heavy shopping bag and infinite memories!
