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Experiences · Gangtok and East Sikkim

Culture in Gangtok

Bazaars, old bungalows and the people who keep them. Walks with people who grew up here: the history of each hill town told street by street, from the British sanatorium years to today.

Walk to Ari Bangla, the 1895 dak bungalow
1–1.5 hours Walk to Ari Bangla, the 1895 dak bungalow Aritar · Free
Harbhajan Singh: the life and the legend
20 minutes at the shrine, plus the drive Harbhajan Singh: the life and the legend Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · Free
MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk
2 hours MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk Gangtok · Free
Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten
Half day Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten Gangtok · ₹25–50 museum fee, chorten free
The Yak Golf Course, highest in the world
10–15 minutes The Yak Golf Course, highest in the world Kupup · Free to view (not open for public play)
Looking towards Jelep La and the wool road
15–20 minutes Looking towards Jelep La and the wool road Kupup · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)
Gnathang 1888: reading the old battle ground
30–45 minutes Gnathang 1888: reading the old battle ground Nathang Valley · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)
Sherathang war memorial and the 1967 clashes
15–30 minutes Sherathang war memorial and the 1967 clashes Nathu La · Free
Sherathang trade mart and the wool road
10–20 minutes Sherathang trade mart and the wool road Nathu La · Free
Banjhakri Falls and the shaman story
1–2 hours Banjhakri Falls and the shaman story Ranka · ₹20–100 per person, indicative
A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar
1–1.5 hours A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar Rhenock · Free; ₹60–300 for breakfast, indicative
Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong
Half a day Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong Rhenock · ₹3,000–4,500 for a reserved car Kalimpo…
Walk to old Rumtek monastery
1–2 hours Walk to old Rumtek monastery Rumtek · Free
Losar and masked dances at Rumtek
Half day to 2 days Losar and masked dances at Rumtek Rumtek · Free, plus transport and stay

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