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March gives Gangtok a fresh appeal with the hills adorned with flowers and the brisk mountain air enlivening the vistas. The places to visit in Gangtok in March include glacial lakes, ancient monasteries, bustling markets, and panoramic views. With snow melting in the upper regions, many enticing tourist spots become more accessible but are still intact with the residual beauty of winter. The temperatures are pleasant, and the crowds are significantly reduced; it’s the perfect time for a peaceful Himalayan getaway.
10 Must-Visit Places In Gangtok In March
The places to visit in Gangtok in March offer the best combination of flowers, snow-capped mountains, and cultural sites.
1. Tsomgo Lake
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Tsomgo Lake is located about 38km from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. It is a beautiful glacial lake encircled by stark mountains and frozen snow in March. The lake partially thaws as a result of winter’s retreat and reflects the blue sky and snowy peaks. This setting creates an almost surreal experience. Riding yaks on the frozen lacquered edges of the lakes and swinging prayer flags in the cold fresh breeze enhance the spirituality of Tsomgo Lake. For all those deploying serene and scenic places to visit in Gangtok in March, Tsomgo Lake is an experience never to be forgotten.
Top Highlights: Glacial lake, Yak rides, Snow-covered surroundings
Timings: 8 AM – 3 PM
Entry Fee: N/A
Location: 40 km from Gangtok
2. Nathula Pass
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One of the most iconic and strategic spots that can be found around Gangtok is the Nathula Pass, located 14,140 feet above sea level, on the Indo-China border. The pass is still covered with snow in March, providing the travellers with a fantastic view of the Eastern Himalayas and a unique opportunity to observe the border gates of India and China. The road to Nathula is an exquisite drive through twisting passages, waterfalls turned solid, and amazing landscape views. The visitors can see army bunkers, barbed fence, and even Chinese soldiers on the opposite side of the fence.
Top Highlights: Border gates, Indian Army post, Mountain snow
Timings: 8 AM – 2 PM (Wednesday – Sunday)
Entry Fee: ₹200
Location: 56 km from Gangtok
3. MG Marg
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons
The pulsating heart of Gangtok is MG Marg, which is an avenue that is a pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, and culture. The most suitable time to walk along this clean and well-kept boulevard without being tired and feeling gloomy is during March, when the weather is crisp and pleasant. With hanging planters in full bloom, waving prayer flags in the air, and local happenings, the street is a true testament of how Sikkim people live within the city locales. MG Marg is the best place to shop for souvenirs, to taste the local delicacy known as momos and thukpa.
Top Highlights: Cafes, shopping, nightlife
Timings: 24*7
Location: Central Gangtok
4. Banjhakri Falls
Photo: Indrajit Das / Wikimedia Commons
Banjhakri Falls is a nurturing, forested recreation area, only roughly 10 km southwest of Gangtok, surrounding a 30-meter waterfall that crashes into a calm, rocky ravine. The pine and oak forest surrounding Banjhakri Falls has awakened and is growing back to life, and this is the perfect time to enjoy the sight of rhododendron blossoms, pops of red and pink on bright green moss, in March. The walking track area is made up of a winding wooden boardwalk that leads through sculptures and thatched-roof pagodas to the stories of the Sikkimese shamans and of Banjhakri folklore.
Top Highlights: 100-ft waterfall, themed park, sculptures
Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: ₹50
Location: 7 km from Gangtok
5. Rumtek Monastery
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons
Rumtek Monastery, located 23 km from Gangtok, is Sikkim’s largest monastery and an important centre for the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In March, the monastery is peaceful while its golden spires and colourful murals are brought to life by crystal clear skies and a rush of fresh mountain air. The drive to Rumtek gives you a view of terraced hills and blossoming rhododendron trees. The monastery’s carved woodwork, liturgical prayer wheels, and the main prayer hall with a giant statue of Buddha all contribute to a spiritually enriching experience.
Top Highlights: Buddhist rituals, murals, architecture
Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: ₹10
Location: 24 km from Gangtok
6. Hanuman Tok
Photo: Anjan Kumar Kundu / Wikimedia Commons
Hanuman Tok, which is a quiet temple of Lord Hanuman and is managed by the Indian Army, is situated at an altitude of 7,200 feet, around 11 km away from Gangtok. The skies are clear in March, and the sunrise view of the snow-covered Kanchenjunga range is spectacular right through the temple complex. It has a brief ascending stretch of pine forests and prayer bell-marked pathways. Hindus consider that Hanuman had slept there on the way, bearing the Sanjeevani herb in the Ramayana.
Top Highlights: Hanuman temple, mountain vistas
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
Location: 11 km from Gangtok
7. Tashi View Point
Photo: Soumendra Kumar Sahoo / Wikimedia Commons
Tashi View Point, overlooking Gangtok at nearly 8 kilometres at an elevation of a little over 7000 feet, is a spot that is a must-visit for the outlook, just to have a sweeping sunrise view of the Kanchenjunga range. Travellers are greeted with a spectacular show, massive Himalayan mountains appear through the mists in the first glances of light. There are some small idols of Lord Shiva, cafes where tea and momo can be consumed, and benches are also good to think about something above a wooden pavilion.
Top Highlights: Sunrise point, telescope viewing
Timings: 5 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: ₹10
Location: 8 km from Gangtok
8. Enchey Monastery
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Enchey Monastery, located only 3 kilometres from Gangtok at approximately 7,000 feet, is a spiritual retreat of the Nyingma sect that was built in 1909. Perched on a quiet hill, the whitewashed walls of Enchey Monastery have a traditional Bhutanese temple design and stand beautifully tall and proud amongst dense pine and oak forests. The interiors of the monastery are adorned with colourful murals depicting guardian deities, and the central prayer hall also has lacquered statues welcoming you into the sacred space.
Top Highlights: 200-year-old monastery, Buddhist chants
Timings: 6 AM – 4 PM
Location: 3 km from MG Marg
9. Flower Exhibition Centre
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A beautiful greenhouse, the Flower Exhibition Centre is surrounded by the gorgeous green park outside and is a wonderful place to go shopping for beautiful flowers, as well as a very well-designed place of beauty. The centre is busy with seasonal flowers in the month of March, and they are bright and colourful, including orchids, rhododendrons, lilies, poppies, etc., making it a riot of colour and fragrance. They are well organised with neatly set pathways leading to the tourist through the themes of flora, an artificial pond with a wooden bridge, and labelled species of plants that portray the diversity of botanicals in the region.
Top Highlights: Seasonal flowers, orchids, landscaped gardens
Timings: 9 AM – 5:15 PM
Entry Fee: ₹20
Location: Near Ridge Park, Gangtok
10. Ganesh Tok
Photo: Anjan Kumar Kundu / Wikimedia Commons
Ganesh Tok is a charming hilltop temple to Lord Ganesha situated about 6 km from Gangtok at an elevation of approximately 6500 feet. Although the temple is small (only one person can enter at a time), it’s spiritually significant. Visitors ascend a staircase adorned with colourful prayer flags to reach the shrine, where it is the traditional practice to crawl in to seek a blessing. The surrounding viewing platforms and circular balcony provide panoramic vistas of Gangtok town, the surrounding hills, and on clear days, the snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu.
Top Highlights: Ganesh temple, viewing deck
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
Location: 7 km from Gangtok
Experience the tranquil landscapes, sacred sites, and vibrant culture of Sikkim with so many places to visit in Gangtok in March. From blooming flowers and clear skies to adventure at Nathula Pass and peace at Rumtek Monastery, March offers the best of both worlds. Discover the charm of spring in Gangtok and make every moment count. Plan your next trip with TripXL—where every adventure begins with the perfect escape.
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