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TOP 10 TOURIST PLACE IN SIKKIM || SIKKIM TRAVEL GUIDE || BEST PLACES FOR SIKKIM TOUR

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Sikkim is an Indian state in the North East of the country. The Himalayan state boarders Chinese Tibet in the North, Nepal in the West, Indian state of West Bengal in the south and Bhutan in the East. It is one of the smallest states of India and has a population just over 6,00,000. Tourism is the main industry in the state. In fact, the annual tourist inflow in the state has surpassed the population of the state.

The state is legendary for its peaceful nature and simplicity. Famous for Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 8586m, the mountain state offers a tremendous variety of plant and wildlife besides a diverse ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition.Tourism in Sikkim gained popularity during the last decade with an increasing number of tourists visiting this hilly region for its natural beauty. Till the early ’90s, few tourists would visit this landlocked state. Even those who visited hardly went beyond Gangtok, the state capital. During the last two decades, tourism has seen a major boost in the state with close to a million tourists visiting Sikkim every year.

Top visiting places in sikkim-
ravangala, pelling, namchi ,chardham, temi tea garden, yuksom, gangtok ,north sikkim, baba mandir, nathula, changu lake, yamthang valley, gurudongmar lake, lachen, lachung, zuluk, silk route,

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Gangtok Tourism | Famous 12 Places to Visit in Gangtok Tour

Explore the famous Gangtok tourist places and sightseeing spots for the best Gangtok tour experience. Some of the Top 12 Points of Interest in Gangtok City for Tourism Visit are:

Gangtok Tourist Places:

Gangtok, the capital city of the state of Sikkim is a city amidst snow laden mountain peaks, breathing clouds, hill top houses and mesmerizing natural beauty all forming a picturesque landscape; it is an irresistible place; Situated in the lap of Himalayas the town is the perfect blend of culture and communities. Gangtok is blessed with innumerable tourist attractions, folk culture and various natural and man-made sites.

Gangtok Tourism:
Gangtok Tourist Places: Top 12

1. Nathula Pass
It is popularly known as the silk route and has diverse flora and fauna. The sight is extremely beautiful and is covered with snow for most parts of the year.
2. Hanuman Tok
Dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman, this is one of the renowned temples in the city. This place is believed to be the exact same place where Lord Hanuman took rest at the time he was carrying the mountain on his finger with the “Sanjeevani” herb. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful view of the city from such height.
3. Himalayan Zoological Park
This place has a specialization in captive breeding of endangered animals. Some of them are Red Panda and Snow Leopard. It is also the only zoo in India which is located at an average elevation of 2134 meters above the sea level.

Gangtok Tour:

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Gangtak Tour Plan | 3 Nights 4 Days Gangtok Tour Package | Best Places to Visit Near Gangtok

Gangtak Tour Plan
3 Nights 4 Days Gangtok Tour Package
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Gangtok is the capital city of Indian state Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 5500 feet, it is a beautiful and well organised city where you can get all modern facilities like shopping mall, big departmental stores, movie theatre, restaurants, coffee shops and many others.
How to Reach Gangtok
By train reach New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station of West Bengal. There are several trains available from all major cities of the country to NJP. By air, reach Bagdogra airport first. From NJP the distance of Gangtok is 125Km and from Bagdogra, the distance is 124 Km. It will take 3 to 4 hours to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra or NJP by car. The rate of a car is between 2500 and 4000 rupees, depending on the number of seats available.
You can also avail a share cab run by Sikkim National Transport (SNT). The fare is INR 200-300 per person. There are also SNT organised bus services available to reach Gangtok from NJP. The rate is INR 90 per person.
Chopper service is also available from Bagdogra to Gangtok. Charge is INR 3500 per person one way.
Gangtok Site Seeing
Day -1
On day 1 of your Gangtok tour go for city site seeing tour. Hire a local cab for 10 points site seeing. The charge will be INR 3000 to 3500 for a day. The main spots to visit are:
Rumtek Monastery:
Rumtek Monastery is a gompa located near Gangtok. Currently, it is the largest monastery in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and here they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
MG Marg:
The heart of the city is MG Marg. It is the main street of Gangtok and is a great place to hang around. The street is India’s first litter and spit free zone. No vehicle is allowed in this street. You can also enjoy shopping while walking through this road. Every year, in the month of December Gangtok food and culture festival is held here.
Banjhakri Falls:
It is one of the most beautiful places in Gangtok. The park surrounding the falls area is well maintained. Overall, a nice place to relax.
Seven Sister Water Falls:
It is another beautiful waterfalls near Gangtok where you can enjoy nature.
Gangtok Ropeway:
Take a ride of Gangtok Ropeway to get a bird’s eye view of the city.
Ganesh Tok:
It is a temple of Lord Ganesha located 6km from Gangtok town. Visit here to pray Lord Ganesha and also to enjoy the enchanting views of the surroundings from the viewing lounge with glass panel.
Tashi View Point:
It is located 8Km away from Gangtok town and offers a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga snow peaks on a clear day.
Hanuman Tok:
The famous Hanuman temple is popular for its wonderful serene ambience and a viewing area that offers spectacular view of Kanchenjunga range.
Nmgyal Institute of Tibetan Technology:
It is the one of the main Tibetan Institutes of the world. You can see various rare Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscript here. The place is also known for beautiful Thanka paintings.
Enchey Monastery:
This is another famous site to visit near Gangtok.
Day 2:
On day 2 of your Gangtok trip go for Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple tour. For this tour you have to submit 2 passport size photograph and a photocopy of your voter Id card to the authority in order to get a permit. You can submit those documents to your hotel or travel agent and they will get the permit for you.
Tsomgo is a beautiful glacial lake 38 Km away from Gangtok located at an altitude of 12,400 feet.
Nathula Pass is situated at the Indo China Border. It is 18 Km away from Tsomgo Lake. Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple on your way back to Gangtok.
From Gangtok Local Cars will charge INR 800-1200 per person for this tour.
Day 3
On 3rd day, you can visit south Sikkim. The famous spots are Namchi and Temi Tea Garden.
In Namchi visit Namchi Monastery, Ralang Monastery, Tendong hill and recently inaugurated Siddhesvara Dham. This spot is famous for the giant 87 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva. In this temple you can see the replicas of four Dhams of the country.
From Namchi go to Temi Tea garden. An organic tea estate with beautiful surroundings. This is a great place to relax.
Where to stay
The hotel of Sikkim tourism Hotel Mount Jopuno. Double bed room charge is INR 2000 to 2200.
Some Private hotels are:
Hotel Imperial- Charge 1400 -1500 for double bed room
Hotel new Sikkim- Charge 1800-2500 for double bed room
Hotel Tibet- Charge 2200-3500
Tara palace- Charge 6000-8000

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