Gangtok
✅ Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok – Local Sightseeing
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Arrival: NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport ➝ Drive to Gangtok (~120 km / 4–5 hrs)
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Check-in: Hotel in Gangtok by afternoon
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Local Sightseeing (Half Day):
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Tashi View Point – panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga range
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Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok – peaceful hilltop temples
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Bakthang Waterfalls
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Flower Exhibition Centre
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Ridge Park & White Memorial Hall
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Evening:
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Stroll along MG Marg – cafes, shops, live music (no vehicle zone)
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Overnight: Hotel in Gangtok
✅ Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Day Trip
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Start Early: After breakfast (7:30–8:00 AM)
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Permit Required: Inner Line Permit (ILP) – usually arranged by tour operator or hotel
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Excursion Highlights:
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Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) – glacial lake at 12,400 ft
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Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
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Optional Add-on (if allowed):
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Nathula Pass (Indo-China Border) – at extra cost, closed on Mon & Tue
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Return to Gangtok by late afternoon
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Evening: Free time for shopping or relaxation
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Overnight: Hotel in Gangtok
✅ Day 3: Gangtok – Departure
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Optional Morning Visit (if departure is late):
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Namgyal Institute of Tibetology – Buddhist culture and manuscripts
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Do Drul Chorten – major stupa in Sikkim
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Check-out & Drive to NJP/Bagdogra (4–5 hrs)
✅ Travel Tips:
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Best Time to Visit: March–June & September–November (for clear skies and pleasant weather)
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Clothing: Carry light woolens year-round; heavier in winter
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Permits: ILP for Tsomgo/Nathula – carry passport-size photos and a valid ID
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Vehicle: Local taxis or private vehicles required for sightseeing and Tsomgo trip
