Chotrul Duchen, Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of the Dalai Lama, Loosong, Bhumchu, Saga Dawa, Lhabab Duechen and Drupka Teshi are some other festivals.

Places of Interest : Deer Park, Dul-Dul Chorten, Government Institute Of Cottage Industries, Kabi Longstok, Kangchendzonga National Park, Kechopari Lake, Labrang Monastery, Lachung, Pemayangtse Monastery, Phurchachu Reshi Hot Springs, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery, Tasuklakhang - The Royal Chapel, The Ridge, Tsomgo Lake, White Hall, Yaksey, Changu Lake, Chungthang, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Kabi Longstok, Menmecho Lake, Phoodong Monastery, Tashi View Point, The Ipecac Garden, Yumthang, Yumthang Hot Springs.

Location : By Air- The closest airport is at Bagdogra, which is 124-km from Gangtok (about 4 hours drive) and connected by air with all-important Indian Metros.

By Rail- The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri, which is 125-km (about 4 hours drive) from Gangtok. NJP is well connected with all major cities of India.

By Road- Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the national highway 31 A. It is a 10-12 hour journey from Kolkata.

Food : momo, a steamed dumpling containing pork, beef and vegetables cooked in a doughy wrapping and served with watery soup, thukpa, served in soup chowmein, thanthuk, fakthu, gyathuk and wonton. Churpee, a kind of hard cheese made from cow's or yak's milk is sometimes chewed. the dried fish, yak's cheese (churpi), and yeast for making the local beer (tomba). Chhang is a local frothy millet beer traditionally served in bamboo tankards and drunk through bamboo or cane straws.

Languages : Nepali is the most widely spoken language in Sikkim as well as Gangtok. Bhutia (Sikkimese), Tibetan and Lepcha. English hindi

Itinerary :

Please note : All foreigners intending to visit Gangtok can obtain 14 days Restricted Area Permit (RAP), endorsed in their India visa from the Indian mission abroad.

Day 01: Delhi – Gangtok

Arrive NJP Rly Station / Bagdogra airport, Transfer to Gangtok & Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 02: Gangtok

Early morning Breakfast – Next visit Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok - Rumtek Monastery - Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom– Back to Hotel or Lunch on the way – After lunch to Ban Jhakri falls, Ranka Monastery and flower show - Evening stroll M G Road - Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 03: Gangtok

EExcursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake - Early morning breakfast - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way - Visit to flower show at White Hall - Evening one is free to stroll around - Over night stay at Gangtok.

Day 04: Gangtok – Delhi

Departure - Early morning after breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or railway station .Proceed your journey.