Destination guides
Best Places to Visit in Sikkim: 20 Destinations by Region
The 20 best places to visit in Sikkim by region – East, North, West and South – with altitudes, highlights, days needed and who each place suits.
6 min read
Sikkim Travel Guides
Practical, locally written guides to Sikkim, Darjeeling and the Eastern Himalaya: where to go, the best order to see it all, permits, seasons, routes and tips for a smoother trip.
Destination guides
Destination guides
North Sikkim Travel Guide: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung and Yumthang
Plan North Sikkim: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang and Zero Point – permits, altitude safety, road conditions, seasons and packing.
5 min read
Destination guides
Gangtok Sightseeing Guide: Best Places, Tsomgo Lake and the Nathula Day Trip
The best places to visit in Gangtok, how local sightseeing tours work, and how to plan the Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula day trip.
5 min read
Destination guides
Pelling and West Sikkim Travel Guide: Skywalk, Monasteries and Kanchenjunga Views
Pelling and West Sikkim guide: Kanchenjunga views, Pemayangtse, Rabdentse, the Skywalk, Khecheopalri Lake, Yuksom, getting there and days needed.
5 min read
Itineraries
Itineraries
The Best Order to Visit Sikkim: 5, 7 and 10-Day Itineraries
The smartest order to visit Gangtok, North Sikkim, Pelling and Darjeeling – and why it matters – with day-by-day 5, 7 and 10-day itineraries.
5 min read
Permits & practical
Permits & practical
Best Time to Visit Sikkim: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Sikkim for snow, flowers, clear Kanchenjunga views or fewer crowds: a month-by-month guide to weather, roads and festivals.
5 min read
Permits & practical
Sikkim Permits Explained: Nathula, Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim, RAP and PAP
Which Sikkim permits Indian and foreign travellers need for Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, North Sikkim and Zuluk, the documents required and how to apply.
5 min read
Permits & practical
How to Reach Sikkim from Anywhere in India via Bagdogra and NJP
How to reach Sikkim by air, rail and road: flights to Bagdogra, trains to NJP, taxis and shared jeeps to Gangtok, travel times and arrival tips.
5 min read
Permits & practical
15 Tips for the Best Sikkim Experience: A First-Timer's Guide
Sikkim travel tips for first-timers: altitude, permits, packing, cash and mobile networks, road timings, plastic rules, etiquette and local food.
5 min read
Comparisons
Comparisons
Sikkim vs Darjeeling: Which Should You Choose (and How to Combine Them)?
Sikkim or Darjeeling? Compare scenery, altitude, permits, travel time and crowds, see who each suits, and get itineraries that combine both.
5 min read
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