Savory Sikkim: A 4-Day Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok (124 km), approx. 4 hours

    Start your gastronomic journey in the capital city of Gangtok. Begin your day with a steaming hot plate of momos, the regional delicacy of Sikkim, at M.G. Marg. Follow it up with a visit to the enchanting Do Drul Chorten Stupa to soak in some Tibetan culture. For lunch, head to the Café Live & Loud to try some classic Indian dishes with a modern twist. In the evening, explore the Paljor Stadium Road for some street food delights like thukpa, gyathuk, and phagshapa.

  2. Day 2: Pelling
    Gangtok to Pelling (73 km), approx. 3 hours

    Next stop, the lovely town of Pelling. Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at Tashi Delek Café with a stunning view of Kanchenjunga. Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery to witness the ancient Buddhist art and architecture. For lunch, feast on some authentic Sikkimese cuisine at Golden Fish Restaurant. Take a stroll to the Singshore Bridge, the second-highest suspension bridge in Asia, and relish some local snacks like sel roti and churpee on the way.

  3. Day 3: Ravangla
    Pelling to Ravangla (40 km), approx. 1.5 hours

    On day three, head to the quaint town of Ravangla. Start with some refreshing chai and samosas at the Temiview Restaurant. After that, take a leisurely walk to the Buddha Park to admire the giant statue of Lord Buddha. Stop by the Ralong Monastery for some tranquil moments. For lunch, head to the Tathagata Tsal Café for some scrumptious Tibetan food. End your day at the Ravangla Market, where you can try some authentic Sikkimese dishes like kinema.

  4. Day 4: Namchi
    Ravangla to Namchi (19 km), approx. 1 hour

    On your final day, let's head to Namchi. Start with breakfast at Cherry's Kitchen and enjoy some breathtaking views of the mountains. Visit the Char Dham to witness the beautiful replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the four Dhams. Have lunch at the Dragon Restaurant and try some delicious Chinese food. End your gastronomic journey at the Namchi Market, where you can try some Sikkimese sweets like gheu.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • M.G. Marg (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Do Drul Chorten Stupa (30 minutes, free)
  • Café Live & Loud (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Paljor Stadium Road (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Tashi Delek Café (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Pemayangtse Monastery (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Golden Fish Restaurant (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Singshore Bridge (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Temiview Restaurant (30 minutes, INR 100)
  • Buddha Park (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Ralong Monastery (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Tathagata Tsal Café (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Ravangla Market (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Cherry's Kitchen (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Char Dham (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Dragon Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Namchi Market (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,250
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