Start your day with a hearty breakfast of local and continental options at this lively café located centrally in Gangtok. It opens early and provides good energy for the day ahead.
Enjoy panoramic views of Gangtok and the surrounding pine forests from the ropeway, a scenic and relaxing start to your Sikkim adventure. The ropeway operates from 9am to 6pm.
Stroll down Gangtok’s vibrant main street, browsing local handicrafts, souvenirs, and sampling street snacks. A great place for casual shopping and photos.
Drive 40km southeast to the glacial Tsongmo Lake, famous for its stunning blue waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The serene location is perfect for photos and short walks.
En route back, stop at Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, dedicated to a revered Indian soldier. This tiny shrine is steeped in local folklore and offers majestic mountain views.
On return to Gangtok, visit Rumtek Monastery, the largest monastery in Sikkim, open till 5:30pm, to admire its beautiful murals and Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Enjoy a quick hotel breakfast before setting out on the scenic bike ride to Pelling, approximately 115 km and 4-5 hours ride through mountainous roads.
Visit the spectacular Kanchenjunga Falls and then the nearby Singshore Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in Sikkim, for amazing photo opportunities.