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Gangtok Travel Preparation Guide: What to Pack for a Mountain Trip

Planning a trip to Gangtok is exciting, but packing for Sikkim’s mountain capital requires a little more thought than packing for a typical city break. Changing temperatures, cool evenings, occasional rain, winding roads and high-altitude excursions mean the right combination of clothing and travel essentials can make your journey much more comfortable. A practical Gangtok packing list should therefore balance warmth, rain protection, comfortable walking gear and everyday necessities without leaving you carrying an unnecessarily heavy bag.