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Getting Around Sikkim: Private Cabs, Shared Jeeps and Road Conditions
A practical guide to getting around Sikkim by private cabs and shared jeeps, with realistic expectations about road conditions, permits, safety and tips to make your mountain journey smooth and memorable.
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Gangtok: How the Road Journey Works
A practical guide to the road journey from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station to Gangtok, covering transport options, routes, permits, travel time, tips, and what to expect en route for a smooth, safe transfer into Sikkim.
Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: Your Complete Road Transfer Guide
A practical, detailed guide to travelling from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok by road — covering routes, transfer options, permit tips, road conditions, pitstops, safety and packing advice to make your journey smooth.
How to Reach Sikkim by Air, Rail and Road from Major Indian Cities
Practical guide to reaching Sikkim from major Indian cities by air, rail and road, including best entry points, transfer options, permit tips and seasonal travel advice.
Best Time to Visit Sikkim: A Season-by-Season Guide for Travellers
Discover the best time to visit Sikkim with this detailed season-by-season guide. Learn when to explore its natural beauty, festivals, and adventure activities for an unforgettable trip.
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Know Sikkim before you go
Read the full Sikkim guideSikkim, India: Nestled in the Himalayas, Sikkim enchants with serene monasteries, vibrant festivals, and stunning alpine lakes like Tsongmo. Experience pristine nature, rich culture, and warm hospitality amid majestic mountain vistas. Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon boasts ancient fortresses, peaceful Buddhist temples, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Discover a kingdom where tradition thrives alongside spectacular treks and tranquil natural beauty.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling, nestled among rolling mountains, is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular places to visit include Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, and the Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Center. What should you bring home? Tea, tea, and more tea—and beautiful local handicrafts.
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Gangtok
The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town. Some of the key places to visit include Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point and the local bazaar, Lal Bazaar.
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Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a bustling bazaar town set among the rolling foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. Kalimpong has become an important tourist destination owing to its temperate climate and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. It is famous for its flower market, especially the wide array of orchids. Other attractions include Buddhist monasteries including the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang - known for its rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, churches, an excellent private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan language and culture. Kalimpong is home to Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje - 17th Karmapa. Kalimpong is also known for its traditional handicrafts.Although not many travellers bother to visit Kalimpong, there's enough here to keep you occupied for a couple of days, and for the energetic there's some good trekking and river-rafting in the river Teesta.
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Lachen
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Lachung
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