DESTINATIONSComplete Guide to Sikkim Tourism
Everything you need to know about planning your perfect Sikkim vacation — from permits to must-visit places.
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PERMITSSikkim Permits Guide 2024
Step-by-step guide to obtaining Inner Line Permits and Protected Area Permits for Sikkim travel.
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BEST TIMEBest Time to Visit Sikkim
Month-by-month weather guide to help you choose the perfect time for your Himalayan adventure.
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ADVENTURETop Adventure Activities in Sikkim
From trekking to river rafting — discover thrilling activities for adventure seekers in Sikkim.
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View All DestinationsHandpicked highlights from our Sikkim and Darjeeling routes — Skywalk at Pelling, Yumthang Valley blooms, and the snow peaks of Zero Point.
Featured GuidePelling Skywalk
Walk the glass Sky Bridge at Sang-Ngag Choling with Kanchenjunga views, ancient monasteries, and sacred lakes nearby.
Travel tip: Allow a full day for Skywalk, Pemayangtse Monastery, and Khecheopalri Lake.
Featured GuideYumthang Valley
The Valley of Flowers at 11,800 ft — rhododendron blooms in spring, riverside hot springs, and snow-dusted peaks in winter.
Travel tip: Best in April–May for flowers; carry warm layers year-round.
Featured GuideZero Point, Lachung
India's last motorable point near the China border — panoramic snow peaks, yak trails, and raw North Sikkim wilderness.
Travel tip: Reachable from Lachung on a day trip; roads close in heavy snow.
Gangtok
Capital city with monasteries, markets, and alpine lake excursions to Tsomgo and Baba Mandir.
Book Nathula Pass permits in advance; closed every Monday.
Darjeeling
Tiger Hill sunrise, UNESCO toy train, tea estates, and colonial hill-station charm.
Start Tiger Hill by 4 AM; carry a torch and warm jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
View All FAQsIndian nationals need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for most areas. Protected Area Permits (PAP) are required for North Sikkim destinations like Lachung and Yumthang. Exotic Yatra handles all permit arrangements as part of your package.
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