Mangan

Day:  Monday to Sunday

Time: Open 24 Hours

About

Magnan is like a little town, not too far from Gangtok, which is another town. But even though it’s small, it’s full of exciting things to do! It’s kind of like an adventure playground.

First, imagine being surrounded by tall, tall mountains. Magnan has these big mountains all around, and they’re so pretty to look at. You can just sit and watch them, and it’s like looking at a really, really big painting.

But that’s not all! If you’re an adventure-loving kid, you’ll have a blast here. You can do things like flying in the sky with a parachute (that’s called paragliding), riding special bikes in the mountains (mountain biking), and even climbing rocks like a superhero (rock climbing). And if you like camping, there are forests where you can spend the night, just like an explorer!

People in Magnan also have their own yummy food, like Momo and Chaang to try. It’s like having a special dinner in a new place.

The best time to visit Magnan is when the weather is nice, like from March to May when it’s not too cold or from October to December when it’s also pleasant. You can get there from Gangtok by taking a taxi, car, bus, or a special jeep ride.

One more cool thing: Every year in December, Magnan has a big party with music. Bands from different places come to play music, and it’s like a big, fun concert.