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Things to Do in Gangtok

Among all the Things To Do in Gangtok, one of the most thrilling ones surely is paragliding. It’s becoming the most popular adventure activity in Gangtok, and quite rightly so. Imagine you have wings and you are flying over a breathtaking landscape of snow covered mountains, rivers, meadows, and forests. That’s exactly what you get when you are paragliding in Gangtok. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy paragliding in Gangtok either. The operation centres have trained paraglide pilots who will accompany you on the ride and control the flight for you. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the stunning view.

The ride is not suitable for people who weight over 90 kg or physically unfit to take off and land. Those are the two times when you have to follow the instructions of your pilot and do the work. However, it’s quite simple once you know what to do. You can either opt for the medium flight where you paraglide at an altitude of 1400 m, or you can take the high flight that takes you up to 2000 m.

Location: Baliman Dara.

Price: Rs. 4500 for high altitude fly and Rs. 2500 for medium altitude fly per person.

Timing: May to October.

This is surely one of the Activities to do in Gangtok that the adventure lovers can go crazy for. The Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan ranges will accompany you through the entire trip, which surely is one aspect that makes this cycling trip unavoidable. The Silk Route journey is organized by many tour operators who will provide you with the required cycle, helmet, and other gears that you need. They organize the trip which includes camping and sightseeing. It starts from Sillery Gaon. You can reach there by car from the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. There are famous spots like Rishikhola, Zuluk, Nathang Valley, and more where you can take a break.

There will be experts present with you during the trip who arrange for all the require permits and help you with technical understanding of long-distance cycling. Make sure that you carry your water, food, and necessary medicines that you may require during the trip. If you are planning to go on the cycling trip on Silk Route then it’s advised that you practice cycling before your trip. This will prepare you to enjoy the tour in good health.

Location: Old Silk Route, East Sikkim.

Price: Rs. 20,800 per person.

Timing: It takes 7 days

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One of the must Things To Do in Gangtok is to visit the gorgeous Seven Sisters Waterfall. As the name suggests, there are seven waterfalls of different sizes that flow side by side. The scene is spectacularly mesmerizing. During the monsoons, all the seven waterfalls come to life and fiercely come down from the mountain and create huge waves below. This dangerous phenomenon is one sight that you must not miss on your trip to Gangtok. This has made the place a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, especially the ones with a camera. It absolutely is a thing to capture.

The seven waterfalls rushing down through the forest covered mountains create a perfect harmony and you can spend hours looking at them. The destination is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the view. As the sun starts to set down, the long shadows of the mountains and the orange sky reflect on the Seven Sisters Waterfall, making them even more magical. You can arrange a small picnic with your family and friends to spend a lovely day surrounded by nature.

Location: National Highway, 32 km from Gangtok.

Price: Free.

Timing: May to July is the best time when the waterfalls are in their full glory.

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If you are thinking about adventurous Things To Do in Gangtok then a trip to the famous Nathu La Pass can surely be the best thing to do for you. Located at a height of 14150 feet, the Nathu La Pass used to be a passage to the Silk Route when it was operational. The area offers a stunning view of the white mountains, and the journey itself is an adventure to remember. The India-China border is only a few feet from the Nathu La Pass and you can see the soldiers of both the countries guarding the border. You can visit the Sherathang Market and cloud-covered Kupup on your trip.

Because of its height, the Nathu La Pass has a lower level of Oxygen. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying Gangtok Adventure Activities as you can easily carry a small Oxygen cylinder with you. Apart from a Protected Area Permit, issued by the Sikkim Tourism Department, you will also need to carry an ID proof and two passport size photos with you. You won’t be allowed to enter the Nathu La Pass without them.

Location: 52 km from Gangtok.

Price: Protected Area Permit costs Rs. 200 per person.

Timing: 8 AM to 9 AM, Wednesday to Sunday.

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Riding the 24-passengers-carrying cable cars is one of the things in Gangtok that you must take part in. This double cable ropeway is the perfect place to see the city from. It offers a wonderful view of the valleys below. During the tourist season, the cable cars are always fully booked and there’s always a long queue waiting to ride it. So, if you want to fully enjoy the ride then make sure that you are one of the first people to enter the car. The entire ride is 1 km long with three stations. You can get a ticket from any of these and then get on the cable car.

You can get down on any of the three stations too, Deorali, Namnang, and Tashiling. However, it’s recommended that you take the whole two-way ride. The ticket price already includes it and you will get two completely different views on the journey. That surely is the best way to get value for your money.

Location: Deorali in Gangtok is the lowest point to ride the cable car.

Price: It costs Rs. 110 per adult, Rs. 70 per kid below 6 years, and free for kids below 3 years.

Timing: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM every day.

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If you are looking for Things To Do in Gangtok then you should consider hang gliding. Imagine yourself as a bird, floating over the beautiful snowy Himalayan Range with colourful town and valleys below. If that interests you then hang gliding is something that you will most definitely enjoy. This adventure sport is one of the newest additions to the adventure sporting culture of Gangtok. It’s much like paragliding but in its case, you hold on to a bar attached to the wings and hang by it. However, you will, of course, be strapped to the top of the bar with a belt for safety purposes.

The hang gliding points offer the necessary gears you need to participate in the activity. You can also rent a GoPro camera for an extra Rs. 1000 to record your entire flight. It surely will be a great memory to keep forever. If you have done hang gliding before and can manage it well then opt for a solo flight. However, for the first timers, there are piloted flights available which are safer.  

Location: Yumthang and Jorethang.

Price: Rs. 2500 per person. Video recording will cost you extra.

Timing: Mid May to October, early morning to afternoon.

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Lal Bazaar is an open market area in Gangtok that is known for great variety of stores and products it offers. The market was established in 1956 and has only grown is proportion since. The place is always filled with the locals and the tourists. This creates a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere. This is something that must be experienced by every traveler for its uniqueness. However, that’s only the half of it. Lal Bazaar is also a perfect place to shop if you enjoy bargaining. The locals come here to shop for vegetables mostly but you should be looking for the different varieties of cheeses found here. Cheese made of Yak’s milk is particularly unique about this market.

Although the market is now named the Kanchenjunga Shopping Complex, the locals still recognize it by its original one. There are stores where you can find traditional items such as pottery, flags, knives, and more. Even if you don’t have anything to buy, visit Lal Bazaar for experiencing the local lifestyle.  

Location: Vishal Gaon, Gangtok.

Price: Varies from shop to shop and product to product.

Timing: It’s open all year long. However, Sundays are the best days to visit to experience a vibrant atmosphere.

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