Gangtok and East Sikkim · trip style

Food and markets in Gangtok

The haats and markets of the hills, Tibetan and Nepali kitchens, Lepcha and Bhutia home food, Bhutan's ema datshi and red rice, Dooars fish curries, and the old bakeries and tea rooms of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Cheap to eat well, if you know where.

Tour packages

Food and markets packages in Gangtok

Nº 46814 · Gangtok3N / 4D Gangtok on a budget in 3 nights Gangtok Budget fare from
per person, twin₹9,500

Nº 46855 · Gangtok6N / 7D Sikkim backpacker by shared jeep Gangtok → Ravangla → Pelling Budget fare from
per person, twin₹14,000

Places

Where to go for food and markets

Gangtok1,650 m

Sikkim's hilltop capital, walkable, clean and good value

City · best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 3–4 nights

Rhenock1,040 m

Border bazaar on the old Kalimpong–Jelep La road into Sikkim

Village · best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 1 nights

Rongli850 m

Old trade bazaar on the Rangpo River and the Silk Route permit gate

River town · best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 0–1 nights

Experiences

Things to do

2 hours MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk Gangtok · Free

Half day Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten Gangtok · ₹25–50 museum fee, chorten free

3–4 hours Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok Gangtok · ₹1,800–3,500 per car, indicative

2–3 hours Momos, thukpa and Sikkimese home food Gangtok · ₹300–700 per person, indicative

1–1.5 hours A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar Rhenock · Free; ₹60–300 for breakfast, indicative

Half a day Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong Rhenock · ₹3,000–4,500 for a reserved car Kalimpo…

Half a day Day hop from Rhenock to Aritar and Lampokhari Rhenock · ₹800–1,500 for a local taxi return, plu…

A day and a night A farm day at a Rhenock village homestay Rhenock · ₹1,500–2,500 per person with meals, ind…

Stays

Where to sleep

budget

Hotel Sonam Delek Hotel · Gangtok ₹1,800–4,000 per room night, indicative budget

Mintokling Guest House Homestay · Gangtok ₹2,500–4,500 per room night, indicative budget

Hotel Tibet Hotel · Gangtok ₹3,000–5,500 per room night, indicative comfort

Netuk House Heritage hotel · Gangtok ₹5,500–9,000 per room night, indicative comfort

The Royal Plaza Hotel · Gangtok ₹6,000–10,000 per room night, indicative premium

Mayfair Spa Resort and Casino, Gangtok Resort · Gangtok ₹14,000–26,000 per room night, indicative premium

The Elgin Nor-Khill Heritage hotel · Gangtok ₹10,000–18,000 per room night, indicative premium

Taj Guras Kutir Resort and Spa Resort · Gangtok ₹18,000–35,000 per room night, indicative

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