Top Prime Attractions to Visit on Your Sikkim Darjeeling Gangtok Tour

Posted by TourGenie on December 24th, 2019

A well-planned Sikkim Darjeeling Gangtok tour package combines thrilling adventures and relaxing activities into one affordable trip. Indeed, it’s an exciting journey of a lifetime—a perfect holiday you won't forget. Every place in the itinerary offers something new to discover. Here are just some of the many destinations and experiences you will enjoy when you sign up for a Sikkim Darjeeling Gangtok tour package:

Tiger Hill

This is the perfect spot for sightseeing as it’s the highest point in Darjeeling. Here, you can witness a breathtaking sunrise as well as beautiful views of the colossal Mt. Khangchendzonga and the eastern Himalayan peaks. Make sure to wear extra layers of clothing because temperatures are always chilly. Imagine taking in the sights while sipping a cup of hot cocoa with your family, friends, or a special someone—priceless!

Ghoom Monastery

Whether you are interested in ancient religions and cultures or not, you will surely find the stopover to the Ghoom Monastery interesting. This is home to preserved handwritten Buddhist manuscripts as well as a 15-ft statue of Maitreya Buddha.

Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the wild? Then you should visit the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park to observe various kinds of animals in their natural habitats—including Himalayan black bears, red pandas, Tibetan wolves, and snow leopards. You will also discover some rare species of flora and fauna.

Bakthang Waterfall

Sikkim Darjeeling Gangtok tour package will also take you into a breathtaking nature adventure. One of the top tourist attractions that you should not miss when visiting Sikkim's capital is Bakthang Waterfall. Hidden in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, this is a haven for pilgrims looking for a tranquil and picturesque spot.

Tashi View Point

Also in Gangtok is Tashi View Point, a top tourist destination in the area. From here, you can admire the sweeping views of Mt. Khangchendzonga’s snow peaks. You will also spot the Phodong and Labrang monasteries that rest on the mountains.

Tsomgo Lake

The iconic Tsomgo Lake is definitely another destination to look forward to. There's no best time to visit this glacier lake as it maintains its mesmerizing nature views all year round. Aside from sightseeing, you can also enjoy riding yaks and watch thousands of migratory birds.

About the Author:

TourGenie is a travel company based in Sikkim. It aspires to ‘simplify travel’ by creating and customizing the best travel packages for Northeast India, Darjeeling, Nepal, and Bhutan. Their extensive range of offbeat packages includes discovering the unknown town of Margherita, visiting the whistling village, trekking to David-Neel Cave, and staying with native tribes. TourGenie’s expert travel crew constantly works to make every journey a comfortable and memorable one.