How to Reach

To reach Geyzing is quite accessible if you pick to travel by air, although this place is well connected by air, road and rail networks as well.

Air– Bagdogra Airport (133.8 km via NH-10) and Siliguri Airport both are the nearest airports from Geyzing. From both the airports, travellers can hire a taxi or take a shared cab to reach this town. Also, flights running from both the airports are well connected from India’s major cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.

Rail– Nearest railway station from Geyzing is New Jalpaiguri Station which is about is 98 km from the main city. To reach this destination, travellers can take a train from Siliguri Railway station as well; they have to take a taxi from both the stations. These stations are well linked with different cities of the country, and therefore a large number of express and local trains stop at these stations.

Road– To traverse by road to the route of Geyzing is going to be a most exciting experience for travellers. It’s quite accessible, as Sikkim state government provide bus services for the tourist, or they can book private owned buses too. Geyzing has a well-knitted network from other tourist spots as well, Gangtok, Pelling, Yuksom, Darjeeling, Tashiding, and Siliguri, one can fill their soul by taking these eye-pleasing routes.

Getting around Geyzing

Public and private taxis are 24*7 available in Geyzing to traverse within the vicinity.

What you will like- Geyzing enjoys a temperate weather, travellers can see the location of Geyzing all year around.

Tourist Attractions

Shopping at Geyzing

Geyzing which is also renowned as Gyalshing among the locals has one of the oldest markets in the enthralling vicinity. Believed to be 100 years old, this establishment was done by the Buddhist monks of Pemayangtse Monastery for the betterment of their community, as well as the residents of the villages around the Pemayangtse. Till now, this market is serving people, and now number of tourists get attracted towards the exhibition of local handicrafts and wooden crafts and variety of woolen stuff, not only this, one can see the well-developed shopping arcade here, that has a multipurpose community hall, eating joints, banks and the availability of all other public services.

Also, tourist can visit Nanchi shopping centre or Mahabir Khadiyan Kharid Bikari Kendrya, Laduram Gangaram, and lastly to City mall to shop for some exclusive souvenirs taken from this place.

Geyzing Cuisine

The authentic dishes of Geyzing will lure you towards the famous local dish of west Sikkim , Tosha Gyari a non-vegetarian delightful meal that is served in brassware rice plate is highly recommended to try, after this other must-try dishes are Momos, and Thukpa that is bunch of delectable morsels and thin meat-based stock , spiced and simmered for hours, served over egg noodles mostly. Go out to taste flavorus Mohi, a traditional non-alcoholic buttermilk drink, which is usually served with vegetarian meals, and lastly an extra unique beverage Sol Chhyang, which is a Brewed millet beer and served in bamboo decorated with silver stripes.

Itinerary

You can reach Geyzing early morning and check into your hotel. Get your yourself a good meal then go out for sightseeing the picturesque of Sikkim.

Pemayangtse monastery is an ultimate destination to visit when you reach here, Dubdi Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Yangtey, Temi tea garden, you can shop some souvenirs by the evening while strolling in a local market. For another day you plan your tour to visit yuksom other town near to geyzing or pelling one of the most visited tourist destinations of Sikkim.