Visit Rumtek Monastery
Outside Gangtok 3 hrs
Discover one of Sikkim's largest and most significant Buddhist monasteries.
Where to stay
Hotels in Gangtok
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Nepali and Bhutia and Lepcha and Hindi
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–6 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
MG Marg
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, small amounts appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
70 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Momos
Thukpa
Phagshapa
Sha Phaley
When to visit Gangtok
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: October
Busiest: Mar-May, Oct-Nov
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Jan50
Cold, clear skies
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Feb60
Chilly, pleasant days
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Mar85
Mild, blooming flowers
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Apr90
Warm, clear, ideal
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May80
Pleasant, occasional showers
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Jun40
Heavy rains, foggy
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Jul30
Very wet, landslides
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Aug35
Rainy, misty, green
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Sept70
Clearing, fresh, green
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Oct95
Crisp, clear, best
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Nov85
Cool, clear, pleasant
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Dec60
Cold, often clear
Things to do in Gangtok
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
4 places
Day Trip to Tsomgo Lake
East Sikkim 6 hrs
Experience the serene high-altitude glacial lake, often frozen in winter.
Journey to Nathula Pass
East Sikkim 7 hrs
Visit the historic Indo-China border pass with breathtaking mountain vistas (permits required).
Explore Do Drul Chorten Stupa
Deorali 1 hr
Circumambulate one of Sikkim's most important stupas, surrounded by 108 prayer wheels.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Discover Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Deorali 1.5 hrs
Explore a rich collection of Tibetan artifacts, thangkas, and ancient manuscripts.
Best in the evening
1 place
Explore MG Marg
City Center 2.5 hrs
Stroll the pedestrian-only main street, enjoy local food, and shop for souvenirs.
Any time of day
1 place
Panoramic Views from Ganesh Tok
Upper Gangtok 1 hr
Enjoy stunning views of Gangtok and the Kanchenjunga range from this small temple.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Gangtok
Straight-line distance from the centre of Gangtok.
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