Travel guide
Permits, seasons, routes and altitude — what we tell our own guests before they travel, written by the team that applies for the permits and drives the roads.
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Sikkim permits explained
Which parts of Sikkim need a permit, who issues it, what ID to carry and which areas are closed to foreigners, from a Sikkim-registered tour operator.
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Best time to visit Sikkim
When to visit Sikkim, Darjeeling and North Sikkim, month by month: spring flowers, monsoon closures, autumn views and winter snow, from a local tour operator.
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How to reach Sikkim
How to get to Gangtok and Sikkim: by train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), by air to Bagdogra or Pakyong, and by road on NH10, with honest drive times.
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Lachung or Lachen?
Planning North Sikkim: Lachung for Yumthang and Zero Point, Lachen for Gurudongmar, how many nights, permits and altitude, from a local travel agency.
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Choosing a Sikkim tour operator
How to choose a tour operator in Sikkim: check the Sikkim Tourism registration, the permits, the vehicle, the written itinerary and what the quote includes.
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Bhutan for Indian travellers
Planning Bhutan from India: which ID to carry, the entry and route permits, the Sustainable Development Fee, and the road route via Phuentsholing or flights to Paro.
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Nepal from Sikkim & Darjeeling
Adding Nepal to a Sikkim or Darjeeling trip: the Kakarbhitta crossing, the Bhadrapur–Kathmandu flight, ID for Indian travellers, Pokhara and Chitwan.
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Altitude & packing
How to handle altitude on Tsomgo, Nathu La, Yumthang and Gurudongmar, and what to pack for each season in Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan.
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- Lower Ghurpisey, Namchi, South Sikkim 737126, India
Registered with Sikkim Tourism Reg. No. 77/DoT&CAv/S/20/TA