Splendour Himalaya: Gangtok

Highlights

• Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft)
• Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok
• The Institute of Tibetology, Do-drul Chorten and Enchey Monastery
• The Flower Show and the Handicraft Centre

One of Silk Route Tours’ own published programmes.

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1: NJP / Bagdogra to Gangtok

   about 120 km, 5 hrs Night in Gangtok

   Met on arrival at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport and driven to Gangtok. Check in; the rest of the day is free.

2. 2

   Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

   about 55 km each way Night in Gangtok

   After breakfast, the excursion east to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. If the road is closed for landslide or weather, alternative sightseeing is provided.

3. 3

   Day 3: Gangtok city, a full day

   local, about 6 hrs Night in Gangtok

   Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, the Flower Show, the Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, the Institute of Tibetology, the Do-drul Chorten and Enchey Monastery.

4. 4

   Day 4: Gangtok to NJP / Bagdogra

   about 120 km, 5 hrs Departure

   After breakfast, check out for the departure transfer to NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport.

Permits

What sets the price

We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:

• SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
• Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
• VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
• Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
• Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.