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Restricted Area Permit
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When
to visit
The best season to visit Sikkim is from March to May
and again from October to mid December. Autumn is
the best time to visit the Himalaya for clear skies
and harvest colour. The best season for trekking is
from October to mid December. During springs the
rhododendrons and other flora are in full bloom.
Winter is cold at high altitudes with snow above
3000 m and sub-zero temperatures at night. In
Gangtok temperatures drop to 50 C (410 F) by mid
January. February is often the coldest month and can
be wet and blustery. |
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Clothing
Except for special occasions, dress is informal. The
Sikkimese are still quite conservative and
especially at the monasteries, women should avoid
wearing shorts and skimpy tops; likewise, men should
wear trousers and shirts at monasteries. Bring a
warm sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings
throughout winter and early springs. An umbrella
offers the best protection from monsoon rains. In
the winter an anorak is often quite useful to wear
over a fleece or woollen layer. |
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Vaccinations
There are no required inoculations for Sikkim
Visitors arriving in India from countries infected
by yellow fever must show a certificate of valid
yellow fever inoculation. Inoculations against
typhoid, hepatitis (gamma, globulin), tetanus, polio
and meningitis are recommended before coming to
India. |
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Customs
There are no customs formalities specific to Sikkim.
Indian customs regulations |
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HOW
TO GET TO SIKKIM?
Air : Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is
124 kms. And appx. 5 hrs. drive from Gangtok. Over
here flights come from Calcutta, Delhi and other
North Eastern parts of India. From Bagdogra you can
also take a flight by Helicopter to Gangtok. |
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Rail
: The two closest railway stations are Siliguri
(114 kms.) and New Jalpaiguri (125 kms.). Drive from
these place to Gangtok takes about 4 to 5 hours.
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Road
: Gangtok is well connected by road with
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and other important
centers in India. Also in Districts within Sikkim
all the roads are well connected.
Road driving is also an great experience you face
while coming to Gangtok. With the the dense forest
above and the mighty river- Tista below. |
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