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Day 1 - Full-Day Gangtok Sightseeing
Rumtek Monastery
Rumtek Monastery is one of the biggest monasteries in Gangtok. This Buddhist monastery is the finest place in Gangtok to experience Tibetan culture and Buddhist ways of life. The monastery is located on a small hill and offers views of the surrounding region of Gangtok. Rumtek Monastery was earlier called Dharma Chakra and is a center that preaches the principles of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. You can interact with the monks in this monastery and learn a bit about the culture and ways of life. you will find interesting Tibetan architecture in the monastery and the decor inside is worth watching for its beautiful Tibetan styles, sculptures, thangka paintings, manuscripts, and various other historical artifacts. A visit to this monastery will give you an idea about the Tibetan culture in Gangtok.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Ban Jhakri Falls
One of the famous waterfalls in Gangtok which you will visit in this Gangtok one-day sightseeing tour is Ban Jhakri Falls. The waterfall is very beautiful and unique in Gangtok. The water falls from a height of 40 ft making a very picturesque sight. There are various statues here of famous Tibetan monks and deities. Ban Chakri waterfall is like a picnic place where you can relax for some time in a peaceful and scenic environment.
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Recommended duration of visit: 70 minutes
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
If you want to experience Tibetan culture in Gangtok, then one of the places you can visit here is the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. You will experience the mystic Tibetan heritage and culture in this Institute through various objects and exhibits. The museum here has some priceless and rare Tibetan objects, manuscripts, sculptures, and other relics. The library over here has many ancient Tibetan manuscripts, which are very carefully preserved. You can view all the exhibits of the institute on this tour. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology has preserved Tibetan art, history, architecture, literature, philosophy, and religion over the years through research.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Saramsa Garden
One of the famous sightseeing places we will visit in Gangtok is a garden called Saramsa Garden. Earlier, this place used to be an orchard where many fruits were grown such as pineapple, banana, oranges, guava, and others. Today this Garden is the best place in Gangtok to feel peace and greenery. There are many lush green trees, flowers, water fountains, and orchids in this garden. There is a nursery also where you can buy plants. There is a small water pond in this garden and a footbridge which gives very scenic landscape views of this garden.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Tashi View Point
One of the best panoramic places in Gangtok is Tashi View Point. Tashi viewpoint offers you the best views of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Siniolchu. The royal family of Gangtok, the Namgyals, who ruled this region, developed this place. There are several food stalls where you can enjoy a delicious snack. You can come here with your binoculars as the mountain views are best over here. You can view some monasteries also with your binoculars such as Labrang Monastery, and Phodong Monastery from a distance.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Seven Sisters Waterfall is one of the waterfalls that you will visit in this Gangtok sightseeing tour. This is a collection of 7 different waterfalls. The Seven Sisters Waterfall is a favorite place for tourists to relax and view the gorgeous scenery all around. There are food stalls near the waterfalls, which offer tea and snacks.
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Recommended duration of visit: 70 minutes
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