About
Sikkim's vibrant capital perched at 1,650m. Offers stunning Kanchenjunga views, Buddhist monasteries, a lively MG Marg pedestrian zone, and is the base for most Sikkim explorations.
Must-see highlights
Rumtek Monastery
MG Marg pedestrian boulevard
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake
Nathula Pass (55km)
Enchey Monastery
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Do-Drul Chorten stupa
Flower Show (May)
Banjhakri Falls
Cable car (ropeway)
Tashi viewpoint Kanchenjunga panorama
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
Phodong Monastery (38km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 125km · Pakyong Airport 33km
Nearby attractions
Tsomgo LakeBaba MandirNathula PassRumtek MonasterySeven Sisters Waterfall
How to get here
Kolkata → Pakyong
flight · 1h
₹5,000
approx.
NJP Station → Gangtok
shared_jeep · 4h
₹300
approx.
NJP Station → Gangtok
cab · 3.5h
₹2,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – May, October – December
Nearest Transport
New Jalpaiguri (NJP)125 km
Pakyong Airport33 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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