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"Entry Point to North Sikkim"

Mangan Tourism

Mangan, the capital of North Sikkim, is a charming town known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Situated approximately 67 km from Gangtok, it serves as the gateway to North Sikkim and a base station for treks and tours to nearby destinations like Lachung, Lachen, and Gurudongmar Lake. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, gushing streams, and vibrant flora, Mangan offers breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga range, making it a haven for nature lovers and peace seekers.

The town’s unique charm lies in its blend of scenic beauty and cultural vibrancy. Mangan hosts a popular three-day music festival every December, drawing visitors from across the region. The festival features performances by local and Northeast Indian bands, traditional cultural presentations, a food festival, and exhibitions of local handicrafts. This combination of mountains, music, and festivities creates an unforgettable experience for visitors. As it is an emerging tourist hotspot with good sightseeing opportunities, Mangan offers mid-range of stay options like hotels guesthouses and homestays.

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Things to do in Mangan

1. Singhik

Singhik
Located 1560 m above sea level, lies a tiny settlement on a hill that offers a breathtaking view of Mt Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu. This is Singhik, which is located 4 km from Mangan. With ice-capped m (Read More)ountains watchable from a close range, this settlement is surrounded by lush green hills with river ridges along with the converging point of River Teesta and River Kanaka at the foothills, it is ideal for all adventure lovers, who love to trek.

2. Labrang Monastery

Labrang Monastery
Exuding a charm of ancient structure, this place is a museum which holds traditional statues, murals, language books and music. The walls of the museum are painted white, and the roofs of the museum a (Read More)re gilded in a mix of The Tibetan and Indian style of architecture. Currently, it contains 6 institutes of learning, a gilded stupa, 18 halls, a sutra debate area which houses 60,000 sutras. Located in close proximity with Mangan, it is an attractive place to visit for everyone who values ancient artefacts and are interested in knowing more of the traditional culture of the statues and murals.

3. Sirijonga Yuma Mangheem

Sirijonga Yuma Mangheem
Built in 1983, Sirijonga Yuma Mangheem is a clone representative of The ancient Sirijunga Yuma Margheem of Maryam in West Bengal. Trapped amidst peaceful nature, the building is situated in such a way (Read More) that it offers a beautiful view of the mighty mountains that are obstructed by white clouds, lush greenery and rivers flowing in full velocity.

4. Rong Lungten Lee

Rong Lungten Lee
Located in a charming destination, Nam Prik Dang, Rong Lungten Lee is a close resemblance of The Lepcha Traditional House that has been converted into a museum. Sited at the confluence of Rivers Teest (Read More)a and Kanaka, Rong Lungten Lee is famous for its location in a calm environment, varieties of flora and fauna and the annual Sikkim festival Namsoong. There are three rooms in Rong Lungten Lee, and each room displays various artefacts of different tribes of Sikkim heritage that are a souvenir of the past.

How to Reach Mangan

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The easiest way to reach Mangan is by taking a flight to Bagdogra Airport or a train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), followed by a scenic road journey via Gangtok. Although it does not have direct air or rail connectivity, it is accessible via major transport hubs like Gangtok, Siliguri, and Bagdogra.

How to reach Mangan by flight

Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in West Bengal, approximately 120 km from Mangan.
Travel Time: About 6-7 hours by road from Bagdogra.

Bagdogra Airport is well-connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From Bagdogra, hire a private taxi or shared cab to reach Gangtok (125 km), then take another cab to Mangan (65 km). Helicopter services are occasionally available between Bagdogra and Gangtok, offering a faster alternative, though they are subject to weather conditions.

How to reach Mangan by train

Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), located around 140 km from Mangan.
Travel Time: Approximately 7-8 hours by road.

NJP is a major railhead, connected to all major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
From NJP, travel to Gangtok by taxi or shared cab, then continue to Mangan.

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