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Gangtok vs Ravangla

Pick Gangtok for

family trips, first-timers, couples

Pick Ravangla for

peace and quiet, a spiritual journey, fewer people, a smaller budget

Gangtok compared with Ravangla
GangtokRavangla
RegionSikkim, East SikkimSikkim, Namchi, South Sikkim
Highest point2,100 m2,200 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground3–42–3
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, DecMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonBusyModerate
Daily spendabout ₹3,000about ₹2,500
GatewayBagdogra / NJPBagdogra / NJP
With kidsGreatGreat
With seniorsGreatGreat
PermitsNone for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals need a Sikkim Restricted Area Permit.None for Indian citizens.

Gangtok: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Ravangla: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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