GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT OF SIKKIM TRAVELLING DESTINATIONS BY THE LEGENDARY & THE MOST RENOWNED TOUR OPERATOR OF SIKKIM SINCE 1990
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
CALL:- [+91] 9933353453/9593156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
CALL:- [+91] 9933353453/9593156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]
GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT:-
GANGTOK, the land of monasteries, is also the largest town of SIKKIM. Situated in the Shivalik Hills and lying at an altitude of 1437 m, GANGTOK is a bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Himalayan state of SIKKIM. The city resembles the Bhutanese capital. It’s an important Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre. GANGTOK gained religious significance among the Buddhists after the construction of Enchey Monastery in the latter part of the 19th century.It was an important trade centre between the British and Tibet during the 19th century. GANGTOK was made the capital of SIKKIM in 1894 by the Thutob Namgyal, who was a monarch under the British Rule.
When India gained independence in 1947, SIKKIM chose to be an independent monarchy and GANGTOK continued to be its capital.
However, in 1975, after a period of strife and struggle, SIKKIM was finally made an Indian state and GANGTOK was made its official capital. The city suffered a major setback in its trade relations with Tibet after the Nathu La Pass was closed following the Sino-Indian war of 1962. However, the Pass has been opened in 2006, and GANGTOK has again started functioning as a major trade point between India and Tibet.
This GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT is one of the most and highly popular tourist destination of SIKKIM enriched with splendid beauty and numerous attraction to offer to its visitors.
For the convenience of the tourists so that they can chose the spots of their wish we i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS had divided this awesome and fantastic GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT in three (3) Travel Sectors and namely
(i) GANGTOK CITY TRAVEL SECTOR, (ii) TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR, and (iii) GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR.
When India gained independence in 1947, SIKKIM chose to be an independent monarchy and GANGTOK continued to be its capital.
However, in 1975, after a period of strife and struggle, SIKKIM was finally made an Indian state and GANGTOK was made its official capital. The city suffered a major setback in its trade relations with Tibet after the Nathu La Pass was closed following the Sino-Indian war of 1962. However, the Pass has been opened in 2006, and GANGTOK has again started functioning as a major trade point between India and Tibet.
This GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT is one of the most and highly popular tourist destination of SIKKIM enriched with splendid beauty and numerous attraction to offer to its visitors.
For the convenience of the tourists so that they can chose the spots of their wish we i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS had divided this awesome and fantastic GANGTOK TRAVEL CIRCUIT in three (3) Travel Sectors and namely
(i) GANGTOK CITY TRAVEL SECTOR, (ii) TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR, and (iii) GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR.
(i) GANGTOK CITY TRAVEL SECTOR :-
GANGTOK CITY is the State Capital of the Indian State SIKKIM and is the most visited tourist destination of SIKKIM. It is also considered as the heart of the SIKKIM specially in terms of Tourism. It is really very unfortunate that like the rest of SIKKIM, not much is known about the early history of GANGTOK. The earliest records date from the construction of the most awesome and hermetic GANGTOK monastery in 1716. GANGTOK remained a small hamlet until the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a pilgrimage centre. It became the capital of what was left of SIKKIM after an English conquest in mid 19th century in response to a hostage crisis.
After the defeat of the Tibetans by the British, GANGTOK became a major stopover in the trade between Tibet and British India at the almost end of the 19th century Following India's independence in 1947, SIKKIM became a nation-state with GANGTOK as its capital. SIKKIM came under the suzerainty of India In 1975, after years of political uncertainty and struggle, including riots, the monarchy was abrogated and SIKKIM became India's twenty-second state, with GANGTOK as its capital after a referendum.
The name GANGTOK is derived from the Tibetan word for ‘hillside,’ GANGTOK is popular place with tourists heading on treks, though the facilities do not reflect the number of international visitors. GANGTOK would be easily one of the most cleanest cities you would ever come across highly organised and beautifully maintained it the Switzerland of the east. Tourists are of paramount of importance; hence rules have been laid in order to prevent tourists from being cheated. It is a really nice place to unwind. Devoid of large stores, book shops this place is a nice break away from typical city lives. Still, the city is a fascinating place to spend a few nights, the winding side alleys hide some unexpected gems, and the main street (MG Marg) is pedestrianized and a pleasant place to take a stroll.
After the defeat of the Tibetans by the British, GANGTOK became a major stopover in the trade between Tibet and British India at the almost end of the 19th century Following India's independence in 1947, SIKKIM became a nation-state with GANGTOK as its capital. SIKKIM came under the suzerainty of India In 1975, after years of political uncertainty and struggle, including riots, the monarchy was abrogated and SIKKIM became India's twenty-second state, with GANGTOK as its capital after a referendum.
The name GANGTOK is derived from the Tibetan word for ‘hillside,’ GANGTOK is popular place with tourists heading on treks, though the facilities do not reflect the number of international visitors. GANGTOK would be easily one of the most cleanest cities you would ever come across highly organised and beautifully maintained it the Switzerland of the east. Tourists are of paramount of importance; hence rules have been laid in order to prevent tourists from being cheated. It is a really nice place to unwind. Devoid of large stores, book shops this place is a nice break away from typical city lives. Still, the city is a fascinating place to spend a few nights, the winding side alleys hide some unexpected gems, and the main street (MG Marg) is pedestrianized and a pleasant place to take a stroll.
Beside the splendid natural beauty this hilly capital city of SIKKIM i.e. GANGTOK CITY posses numerous tourist attraction points for its visitors such as:-
(a) DIRECTORATE OF HANDICRAFT & HANDLOOM,
(b) Flower Festival, (c) Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology [NRIT], (d) M.G. Marg,
(e) Tashi View Point, (f) Gonjang Monastery,
(g) Ganesh Tok,
(h) Hanuman Tok,
(i) WHITE HALL,
(j) The Ridge,
(k) DO-DRUL CHORTEN (STUPA), (l) SIKKIM RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY (SRIT), (m) Golden Tips,
(n) Deer Park, (o) Thakurbari Temple, (p) Gangtok Ropeway, etc.
(a) DIRECTORATE OF HANDICRAFT & HANDLOOM,
(b) Flower Festival, (c) Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology [NRIT], (d) M.G. Marg,
(e) Tashi View Point, (f) Gonjang Monastery,
(g) Ganesh Tok,
(h) Hanuman Tok,
(i) WHITE HALL,
(j) The Ridge,
(k) DO-DRUL CHORTEN (STUPA), (l) SIKKIM RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY (SRIT), (m) Golden Tips,
(n) Deer Park, (o) Thakurbari Temple, (p) Gangtok Ropeway, etc.
(ii) TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR,
This travel sector of SIKKIM is also called as GANGTOK EXCURSSION TRAVEL SECTOR. The main attraction of this sector comes under the EAST SIKKIM DISTRICT but can only be explored from GANGTOK. This is one of the most visited and popular travel sector if SIKKIM. This TONGSO (CHANGU) LAKE, BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR is mainly comprised with TONGSO (CHANGU) LAKE, BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS.
Beside the aforesaid spots TUKLA, OLD NATHULA and MESHO LAKE are the spots those can also be explored while exploring. Most unfortunately this travel sector is not a tourist friendly travel sector and every visitor is required to obtain a permit to visit this unique travel sector.
Normally permits are given to a limited no of vehicles carrying Indian passenger who are having a permit to visit this sector and to those international tourists who had somehow managed the permit to visit this most panoramic travel sector. So it is almost mandatory to plan and contact early for the permits and arrangement of vehicles if any visitor is willing to visit this thrilling and most enchanting travel sector.
We i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS can do the arrangements for our esteemed guests who are willing to visit this sector if they contact us early..
Beside the aforesaid spots TUKLA, OLD NATHULA and MESHO LAKE are the spots those can also be explored while exploring. Most unfortunately this travel sector is not a tourist friendly travel sector and every visitor is required to obtain a permit to visit this unique travel sector.
Normally permits are given to a limited no of vehicles carrying Indian passenger who are having a permit to visit this sector and to those international tourists who had somehow managed the permit to visit this most panoramic travel sector. So it is almost mandatory to plan and contact early for the permits and arrangement of vehicles if any visitor is willing to visit this thrilling and most enchanting travel sector.
We i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS can do the arrangements for our esteemed guests who are willing to visit this sector if they contact us early..
Tourists are requested to take this very special note that if
they are willing to explore the above two travel sector i.e. (i) GANGTOK CITY TRAVEL SECTOR, and (ii) TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR visitors needs to book their Accommodation, Transportation deal from the GANGTOK CITY. Not only this if the visitors are planning to visit TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR or the NORTH SIKKIM TRAVEL CIRCUIT the permits are issued from GANGTOK CITY and from and to GANGTOK CITY basis.
GANGTOK CITY offers verity type of accommodation options in almost all budget and category for its visitors but in the season time availability of the desire one is a problem. Visitors need to book early to avoid future disappointments. Very very limited cars are allowed to visit TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR in a day so visitors really had no other option but to book the transportation deal well in advance.
GANGTOK CITY offers verity type of accommodation options in almost all budget and category for its visitors but in the season time availability of the desire one is a problem. Visitors need to book early to avoid future disappointments. Very very limited cars are allowed to visit TONGSO (CHANGU), BABA MANDIR and NATHULA PASS TRAVEL SECTOR in a day so visitors really had no other option but to book the transportation deal well in advance.
(iii) GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR:-
Like any other cities of the globe GANGTOK CITY also has numerous of tourist attraction points just around the GANGTOK CITY. Most of those attractions come under the EAST SIKKIM DISTRICT and a few of those in NORTH SIKKIM DISTRICT. We i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS had picked this spots and put them under the GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR only for the convenience of the tourists.numorous
This travel sector is enriched with many fantastic travel attraction spots.
Amongst the lot RUMTAKE and RANKA (KHANGCHENDZONGA TOURIST VILLA COMPLEX) are the most popular once. But beside the two aforesaid the major tourist attractions of this travel sector are:- (a) Rumtake Monastery,
(b) Enchey Monastery
(c) Lingdum Monastery,
(d) Sa-Ngor Monastery ,
(e) Bakthang Waterfalls,
(f) Ban Jhakri Falls ,
(g) Himalayan (Bulbuley) Zoological Park , (h) Saramsa Garden, (i) Water Garden.
Any visitor planning to visit this GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR can arrange their accommodation and transportation booking option either at GABNGTOK CITY or at KHANGCHENDZONGA TOURIST VILLA COMPLEX in RANKA or in RUMTAKE. But we i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS would certainly recommend at list a night stay in KHANGCHENDZONGA TOURIST VILLA COMPLEX at RANKA.
(b) Enchey Monastery
(c) Lingdum Monastery,
(d) Sa-Ngor Monastery ,
(e) Bakthang Waterfalls,
(f) Ban Jhakri Falls ,
(g) Himalayan (Bulbuley) Zoological Park , (h) Saramsa Garden, (i) Water Garden.
Any visitor planning to visit this GANGTOK CITY OUTER TRAVEL SECTOR can arrange their accommodation and transportation booking option either at GABNGTOK CITY or at KHANGCHENDZONGA TOURIST VILLA COMPLEX in RANKA or in RUMTAKE. But we i.e. SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS would certainly recommend at list a night stay in KHANGCHENDZONGA TOURIST VILLA COMPLEX at RANKA.
We SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is one of the longest established travel company having our registered head office in JALPAIGURI i.e. In the NORTHERN PART of West Bengal and situated just in the foothills or in other words on the door step of SIKKIM region and in service from 1990 with high dignity and proficiency.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
is the leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveller of SIKKIM are here to guide and arrange your dream tour of SIKKIM with high satisfaction.
In terms of providing transportation to the tourist; SIKKIM is not amongst the best when it comes in respect to public transportation in all most all Travel Sectors. Though sum public buses and sum Share Taxis are available between the major spots in but the frequency is something that urgently needs immense improvement. On the other hand private transportation is available and can be considered better as regards to service providing to the travellers. Please note be ready to pay more if you won’t book your transportation prior to arrival by any reputed travel operator.
In terms of accommodation in SIKKIM in most of its spots SIKKIM provide varies type and in range of accommodation from real budget to 5* but the number of good and trusted ones are not that much. In upcoming spots the option gets even fewer to chose. So it is highly recommended to check the rates and offers from any trustworthy tour operator or any reputed HOTEL.
Although TOURISM is one of the largest revenue earner in not only to SIKKIM's but also shares a larger part of India's economy in this days but most strenuously and fortunately or unfortunately the administrations is not that much enthusiastic to provide better facilities to the visitors.
But still truly SIKKIM is a Travel Destination where life may not be materially luxurious and far away from the insanity of modern living but it provides much that is good for a society that is not yet caught up with the global rat race and really offer its visitors the real true essence of the raw and real nature to enjoy and explore. To make your SIKKIM tour a memorable one for your life time you are most and heartily welcome to contact us.
We are really much delighted and really proud to mention here that in SIKKIM SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the best Travel Solution Providers to any traveller in all aspect.
We most efficiently provide the following services at its very best :-
(a) FIT and TAYLOR-MADE PACKAGES FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL
TRAVELLERS
(b) ALL SORTS OF TICKETING SERVICE i.e. AIR TICKETS FROM AND TO
BAGDOGRA, RAIL TICKETS FROM AND TO NEW JALPAIGURI OR FROM
OR TO ANY OTHER RAILWAY STATION; BUS TICKETS ETC.
(c) ALL SORTS OF ACCOMMODATION BOOKING i.e. ALL TYPE OF HOTEL
BOOKINGS FROM BUDGET TO 5 STAR, HOME TOURISM BOOKING,
GUEST HOUSE BOOKING,, TOURIST BUNGALOW BOOKING and others.
(d) ALL SORTS OF CAR RENTAL SERVICE FROM SMALL TO LARGE IN SIZE
AND ECONOMY TO LUXURY IN GRADE
(e) ALL SO DO THE GROUND HANDLING OF THE PACKAGES OF OUR
ESTEEMED TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B RATES
(f) ALL OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE ASKED EITHER BY OUR GUESTS IN
B2C BASIS; BY OUR REGULAR CLIENTS ON B2C (CS) BASIS and BY OUR
TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B BASIS.
(g) ALL SORTS OF ASSISTANCES IN GETTING VISITING PERMITS FOR THE
TRAVELLERS TO VISIT THE WATCH TOWERS AND SAFARIS IN THE
FORESTS TO ANY TRAVELLERS IN NOMINAL SERVICE CHARGE.
So it is most cordially requested to avail the best Travel Solutions under one and most trusted & efficient umbrella of BHUTAN please fill free to get touch with us.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
SUBHAM BUILDING FIRST FLOOR , KAMAR PARA,
P.S. KOTWALI, P.O. + DIST- JALPAIGURI
WEST BENGAL, INDIA, PIN-735101
PHONE:- [+91] (03561) 230460/224299/224524
MOBILE:- [+91] 9933353453/9539156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
is the leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveller of SIKKIM are here to guide and arrange your dream tour of SIKKIM with high satisfaction.
In terms of providing transportation to the tourist; SIKKIM is not amongst the best when it comes in respect to public transportation in all most all Travel Sectors. Though sum public buses and sum Share Taxis are available between the major spots in but the frequency is something that urgently needs immense improvement. On the other hand private transportation is available and can be considered better as regards to service providing to the travellers. Please note be ready to pay more if you won’t book your transportation prior to arrival by any reputed travel operator.
In terms of accommodation in SIKKIM in most of its spots SIKKIM provide varies type and in range of accommodation from real budget to 5* but the number of good and trusted ones are not that much. In upcoming spots the option gets even fewer to chose. So it is highly recommended to check the rates and offers from any trustworthy tour operator or any reputed HOTEL.
Although TOURISM is one of the largest revenue earner in not only to SIKKIM's but also shares a larger part of India's economy in this days but most strenuously and fortunately or unfortunately the administrations is not that much enthusiastic to provide better facilities to the visitors.
But still truly SIKKIM is a Travel Destination where life may not be materially luxurious and far away from the insanity of modern living but it provides much that is good for a society that is not yet caught up with the global rat race and really offer its visitors the real true essence of the raw and real nature to enjoy and explore. To make your SIKKIM tour a memorable one for your life time you are most and heartily welcome to contact us.
We are really much delighted and really proud to mention here that in SIKKIM SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the best Travel Solution Providers to any traveller in all aspect.
We most efficiently provide the following services at its very best :-
(a) FIT and TAYLOR-MADE PACKAGES FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL
TRAVELLERS
(b) ALL SORTS OF TICKETING SERVICE i.e. AIR TICKETS FROM AND TO
BAGDOGRA, RAIL TICKETS FROM AND TO NEW JALPAIGURI OR FROM
OR TO ANY OTHER RAILWAY STATION; BUS TICKETS ETC.
(c) ALL SORTS OF ACCOMMODATION BOOKING i.e. ALL TYPE OF HOTEL
BOOKINGS FROM BUDGET TO 5 STAR, HOME TOURISM BOOKING,
GUEST HOUSE BOOKING,, TOURIST BUNGALOW BOOKING and others.
(d) ALL SORTS OF CAR RENTAL SERVICE FROM SMALL TO LARGE IN SIZE
AND ECONOMY TO LUXURY IN GRADE
(e) ALL SO DO THE GROUND HANDLING OF THE PACKAGES OF OUR
ESTEEMED TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B RATES
(f) ALL OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE ASKED EITHER BY OUR GUESTS IN
B2C BASIS; BY OUR REGULAR CLIENTS ON B2C (CS) BASIS and BY OUR
TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B BASIS.
(g) ALL SORTS OF ASSISTANCES IN GETTING VISITING PERMITS FOR THE
TRAVELLERS TO VISIT THE WATCH TOWERS AND SAFARIS IN THE
FORESTS TO ANY TRAVELLERS IN NOMINAL SERVICE CHARGE.
So it is most cordially requested to avail the best Travel Solutions under one and most trusted & efficient umbrella of BHUTAN please fill free to get touch with us.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
SUBHAM BUILDING FIRST FLOOR , KAMAR PARA,
P.S. KOTWALI, P.O. + DIST- JALPAIGURI
WEST BENGAL, INDIA, PIN-735101
PHONE:- [+91] (03561) 230460/224299/224524
MOBILE:- [+91] 9933353453/9539156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]