Gangtok & East Sikkim · way to travel
Honeymoons on a budget in Gangtok
A cottage in Lamahatta, a room facing Kanchenjunga in Pelling, two nights in Lachung's apple orchards and a lake morning in Mirik, for less than a beach week.
Things to do
Viewpoints · 1–1.5 hoursA morning walk around LampokhariAritar · Small entry fee · boat ₹100–200
Culture and history · 2 hoursSunrise from Mankhim above the lakeAritar · Free · donation at the shrine welcome
Monasteries · 2–3 hoursAritar Gumpa and a village farm walkAritar · Free · donation welcome
Adventure · One night plus a 1-hour drive to RongliAritar as the first night of the Silk RouteAritar · Homestay ₹1,500–2,200 pp · car hire ext…
Culture and history · 1–2 hoursGetting your Silk Route permit at RongliRongli · Small permit fee · agent charge varies
Food · 45 minutesA plate of momos in Rongli bazaarRongli · ₹100–250 pp
Adventure · 1–1.5 hours one way by carThe old Kalimpong trade road to RhenockRongli · Part of your car hire
Viewpoints · 1 hourAn evening by the river at RongliRongli · Free