Good to know before your Sikkim trip

Best timeMarch to May and October to December
Getting thereFly to Bagdogra, then about 4 hours by road to Gangtok
PermitsProtected-area permits for Tsomgo, Nathula, North Sikkim and the Silk Route – we arrange them
Do I need a permit to visit Sikkim?

Indian tourists don't need a permit for Gangtok, Pelling and most towns, but protected-area permits are required for Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, North Sikkim (Lachung, Yumthang, Gurudongmar) and the Silk Route via Zuluk. These are issued through registered travel agents – we arrange them with your package. Carry photo ID and a few passport photos.

What is the best time to visit Sikkim?

March to May brings rhododendrons and pleasant weather, and October to December offers clear mountain views. Winter brings snow at Tsomgo, Nathula and North Sikkim, and June to September is the rainy season with landslide risk.

How do I reach Sikkim?

Fly to Bagdogra, which has direct flights from your city, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and other cities, then drive about 4 hours to Gangtok. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest major railway station, with trains from across India.

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