Gangtok ropeway

Gangtok Ropeway The Gangtok Ropeway is one of the popular attractions in Sikkim, which offers breathtaking views of the region. This unmissable attraction is a double-cable zig back ropeway operational since December 2003. Gangtok Ropeway offers scenic vistas of the city, which provides a unique experience for travelers. The Deorali Bazar can be easily seen from where you board the cable car. The majestic views of Mt Kanchenjunga snow peaks and valleys, and also, you can also enjoy sights of a river flowing some 3500 feet below open for travelers of the ropeway. Overall, a cable car ride in Gangtok is an unforgettable experience. Each cable car can carry up to 24 passengers. There are three stations in this 1 km long ride (up and down is 2 km). The lowest station and boarding point is at Deorali near the Institute of Tibetology. The next station is Namnang and the topmost station is in Tashiling, next to the Secretariat. You can get off at any point, but it is best to take a 2-way ride. Gangtok Ropeway ticket price includes a two-way ride and you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery both ways. One way ride takes about 10 minutes. Do not forget to take pictures from the Gangtok cable car in Sikkim. You will find a small glass pane on either side of the cable car, which you can slide and take clear pictures through. The Gangtok Ropeway has a mid-scale restaurant at its de-boarding. Relish coffee or local cuisines after an exciting day up and down the ropeway. What to Know Befo...

GANGTOK is capital town and a popular holiday destination of Sikkim. A bi-cable Jig-back Passenger Aerial ropeway of 935 meters long from Deorali Bazar to Tashiling Secretariat via Sikkim Legislative Assembly was built in the year 2003. The visitors can have a panoramic view of the full Gangtok city while taking a ride in this ropeway. The Gangtok ropeway services is providing this aerial cab services to the tourists for a long time. It's an experience in itself to fly in the air like a bird and view the town from the top. I have always enjoyed this cable car service. The cab is bit old and I hope this is maintained well from a safety stand point. Hi Sujal, The ropeway is operational during that period. However you can re confirm the same by calling on this number prior to your travel 03592 - 280587 / 281039 The charges are for adults Rs. 99/-+ GST and Rs. 65/- + GST for children and videography charges are Rs. 99/- + GST separately. It is operational between 9.00 AM TO 5 PM Hope we have answered all your queries. thanks and regards Jun is comfortable time . Yes one can get rains , not too cold. Apart from Kalapatthar you can not get snow anywhere. but astride snow falls will add to scenic beauty . No too much crowded. Best time if you want to come to Gangtok it is March to May. I had been here in from 15-Jun-18 to 21-Jun-18 ..

GANGTOK A capital town and the most popular holiday destination of Sikkim, Gangtok is frequented by travellers all over the globe due to its scenic charm and beauty. Apart from being a Tibetan Buddhist center, Gangtok is considered to be the base for hikers and trekkers for going through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges. The starting point of the ropeway is Deorali Bazar which is situated in the heart of the city and easily accessible by most. Built in the year 2003, it connects to the Tashiling Secretariat via Sikkim Legislative Assembly. The visitors can have a panoramic view of the full Gangtok city while taking a ride in this ropeway. The ropeway also serves to de-congest the city, as people can traverse two parts of the city using the ropeway alone. TIMINGS, BOOKING, PRICE: Prices of a round trip journey (inclusive of taxes) are as follows • Differently abled person : Nil • Children up to 3 years: Nil • Children between 3 to 5 years (Both ways) : Rs 68 • People above 5 years (Both ways): Rs 130 • Monthly Pass (30 Days) : Rs 959 * Online tickets are valid only up to 4:30 pm on the date of the journey. * Monthly pass need to be collected and applied for in person only at the ticket counter. You will need to submit 2 stamp-size photos and a govt issued ID proof. The pass will be valid on all working days of the state government and is applicable for one 2-way ride per day for a period of 30 calendar days. Each month the process will need to be repeated for a new pass. ...

Gangtok, the capital of Many of the places to visit in Gangtok can be seen on ubiquitous "three point", "five point", and "seven point" local tours offered by travel agents, hotels and taxi drivers. The "three point" tours incorporate the city's three main viewpoints (Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, and Tashi Viewpoint). Variants such as Enchey monastery can be added for "five point" tours. "Seven point" tours include monasteries outside Gangtok, such as Rumtek and Lingdum. Getty Images. Sikkim's monasteries are among its most popular attractions. You'll find Enchey monastery perched on a ridge above Gangtok. The name of this serene place means solitary monastery. It was initially constructed in 1909 but had to be rebuilt after catching fire in 1947. This monastery is relatively small and noncommercial. However, it's beautifully decorated inside, with colorful murals, statues, and a large collection of masks used in ritual dances. The founder, Lama Druptob Karpo, was a Tantric master known for his ability to levitate and fly! Enchey monastery is open from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and until 1 p.m. on Sunday. Two renowned monasteries can also be seen on scenic day trips from Gangtok: Rumtek, and the newer and more eye-catching Lingdum (Ranka) with its huge golden Buddha statue. Be at Lingdum at 7.30 a.m. or 3.30 p.m. to hear the monks chanting in mesmerizing unison. Jochen Schlenker/Getty Images From Enchey monastery, take the road northeast up to colorful Ganesh Tok...

Highlights: Gangtok Food and Culture Festival , Restauran (Read More) ts and Bars at MG Road, MG Road Shopping MG Road is the heart of Gangtok and its most happening place. It is the central shopping hub of this beautiful state capital with various shops, restaurants, and hotels lined up along both sides. Highlights: The Golden Stupa The Rumtek Monastery is one of the largest and most significant monasteries in Sikkim, perched on top of a hill 23 km from Gangtok. Originally called as the Dharma Chakra Centre, it belongs to the Kargyu sect of Buddhists who originated in Tibet in the 12th century. Verdant green mountains surround the monastery and thus serves as a visual treat besides being a focal point for spiritual solace. Highlights: Hanuman Tok, Gangtok Ganesh Tok is a small temple with viewpoint in Gangtok. Situated on top of a hill, the quaint place has mind-stirring views - the Kanchenjunga hill can be seen in its true form of glory from here and is at its best especially in the morning. The temple (dedicated to Lord Ganesh) is, however, so small that it can only fit one person at a time. Highlights: Museum at Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology , L (Read More) ibrary at Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology , Souvenir Shopping At Namgyal Institute of Tibetology One of the very few of its kind, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is an abode of centuries-old Tibetan-Buddhist culture and its history. NIT preserves the glorious past of the country, the religion and its precious cult...

Known to be one of the top thrilling things to do in Gangtok, Gangtok Ropeway breathtaking bird’s eye view of the valley below. Inaugurated in 2003, the double cable zig back ropeway can carry up to 24 passengers and covers a distance of 2 km to and fro. Usually, the cable cars are full, and you have to wait in line for your turn, but the gorgeous views of the Kanchenjunga peaks is totally worth the wait. Also, since there are no seats inside the cable car, so to obtain a good view standing seat (next to the glass pane), you will have to try and get in first. The aerial ropeway is 935 m long, from the start to the endpoint and the complete journey takes a total of 15 - 20 minutes. It has three terminal stations - Tashiling, Namnang or Deorali. You can get on or get down at either of the three stations. The Deorali station is the lowest base point and is situated near the Institute of Tibetology and offers beautiful views of the Gangtok market and the township below. Namnang is the central station, and the highest one is at Tashiling near the Secretariat. From the road, there is a staircase that leads to the ticket counter upwards. Once you have bought the tickets, you can wait for your turn at the waiting room situated on the same level. The cable car station is situated around 100 feet upwards where you can reach in an elevator.