Star Continental Lachung
About Hotel
🏨 The Star Continental & Spa in Gangtok, nestled near MG Marg, offers nice view rooms with excellent accommodation.
🚶♂️ Walking distance (500 Meter) From Lal Market (commonly known as MG Marg).
🏔️ Enjoy breathtaking Mount Kanchenjunga views from your room — a perfect blend of city convenience and peaceful surroundings.
🗓️ Typical Itinerary:
📍 Day 1: Explore local sights in Gangtok.
📍 Day 2: Visit Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake (aka Changu Lake), and Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple.
🧳 Optional Extensions:
📌 East Sikkim – 3 days
📌 North Sikkim – 3 days
📌 West & South Sikkim – 3 days
Rooms Details
Deluxe Double Bed
2 Adults + 1 Child
- Free Wifi
- Geyser
- Backup Power
Room With Dinner And Breakfast
✅ Yes, 2 days are generally sufficient to explore Gangtok's main attractions. You can dedicate one day to local sightseeing and the other to nearby places.
📍 Top Attractions in Gangtok
🗺️ Day 1 – Local Sightseeing
1️⃣ MG Marg (🚶♂️ By Walking, also known as Lal Market)
2️⃣ Tashi View Point 🌄
3️⃣ Hanuman Tok 🙏
4️⃣ Bakthang Waterfall 💦
5️⃣ Enchey Monastery 🛕
6️⃣ Flower Exhibition Center 🌸
7️⃣ Handicraft Center 🧶
8️⃣ Gunjan Monastery 🕉️
9️⃣ Ropeway 🚡
🔟 Bonjhakri Falls 🌊
🌄 Day 2 – Excursions Around Gangtok
1️⃣ Nathula Pass ❄️ (Requires permit)
2️⃣ Tsomgo Lake (⛰️ Also known as Changu Lake)
3️⃣ Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple 🛐
🧳 Extra Exploration (Optional)
📌 East Sikkim – Usually takes 🕒 3 more days
📌 North Sikkim – Usually takes 🕒 3 more days
📌 West & South Sikkim – Usually takes 🕒 3 more days
📍 Blue Poppy Hotel
Near Palzor Stadium, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim
✈️ From Bagdogra Airport (IXB):
• 🚖 Shared Taxi: ₹500–700 per person, 4–5 hours via NH10
• 🚌 SNT AC Bus: ₹250 per person, available from Siliguri bus terminal
• 🚁 Helicopter: ~35 mins to Gangtok helipad (expensive, limited luggage)
🚆 From New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP):
• 🚖 Shared Taxi: ₹300–500 per person, available early morning
• 🚌 SNT Bus (Non-AC/AC): ₹150–250, first bus around 8:30 AM
• 🚘 Reserved Taxi: ₹3000–3500 (best for families, 4 Seater)
🚖 Getting Around in Gangtok:
• 🛺 Local taxis are easily available
• 🚫 No Ola/Uber – use local stands or ask your hotel for help
• 🚶 Blue Poppy Hotel is a short walk (approx. 1 min) from Palzor Stadium
✅ Travel Tips:
• 🌄 Start early (before 10 AM) to secure shared rides
• 🌙 Avoid mountain travel after dark – most services stop by 5 PM
• ☎️ Call your hotel in advance for assistance with pickup or directions
🚗 From NJP, Darjeeling, or South Sikkim:
• 📍 Arrive at Deorali Taxi Stand and take a taxi to your hotel
• ✅ Only vehicles with a "Z" on their commercial number plates (e.g., Innova, Xylo, Scorpio) and 4-seater registered taxis are allowed within Gangtok at all times
• ⏰ Other vehicles may only enter the city for hotel pick-up/drop-off **before 7 AM** or **after 8 PM**
🚙 From North Sikkim:
• 📍 Arrive at Ranka Taxi Stand, near Palzor Namgyal Girls’ School or Palzor Stadium
• 🏨 Blue Poppy Hotel is directly opposite the school
• 🚦 All types of vehicles can access this road for pick-up and drop-off
📝 Required Documents:
- 🆔 Voter Card / Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo Identity Proof for every individual.
- 🚫 Local IDs are not accepted.
📅 You can visit anytime throughout the year 🌤️ — except during the monsoon months ☔ July & August.
- 💵 Cash Only: This property only accepts cash payments.
- 👶 Children (5–9 yrs): Half charge for fooding.
- 🍼 Children below 5 yrs: Complimentary stay and food.
- 📜 Rules: Guests must follow all hotel/resort/homestay rules and regulations.
🕒 Check-in: 12:00 PM | 🛏️ Check-out: 11:00 AM (next day)
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