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No! You can enter and visit Sikkim without any permit. However, you need to get a permit to visit specific places which falls under ( P.A.P and R.A P) i.e. You are required to get a permit to visit Nathula Pass, Changu Lake & Baba Mandir in the Eastern Part of Sikkim and North Sikkim (Lachen & Lachung) which will be arranged by authorized tour operator only. There is no permit required to visit Gangtok, West Sikkim (Pelling) & South Sikkim (Namchi, Ravangla, Buddha Park, etc).

ID Cards / Documents Required to Apply P.A.P ( Protected Area Permit) Required for North Sikkim ( Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Zeropoint) and R.A.P ( Restricted Area Permit) Required for East Sikkim ( Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass)

• Passport Photo : Atleast 4 Copies
• For Adult :- Voter ID / Driving License / Passport / State or Central Government Employee ID Card
• For Child or per below 18 :- Birth Certificate / Passport / Aadhar Valid only if travelling with Parents

Nathula Pass is a mountain pass that connects Sikkim with Tibet. Nathula Pass remains closed on Monday and Tuesday. However, it often gets closed due to security issues, Indo-China tension and landslides. You should always check for the latest information before planning to visit Nathula Pass. You need a special permit to visit Nathula Pass, you can talk to your Travel Agent / Tour Operator if you wish to visit Nathula Pass.

You can obtain a Sikkim Travel Card from the Sikkim Tousim Department official Website : www.sikkimtourism.gov.in
You need to upload scanned copies of passport-sized photograph and 1 ID Proof (Passport or Voter Card or Driving License). Sikkim Travel Card will be issued instantaneously after completing the procedure online. In case of any difficulty you can contact us we will be happy to help you.

Sikkim is one of that destination where you can visit at any time of the year though we don’t advise you to travel Sikkim in the monsoon season of the year i.e. July and August. Sikkim has its own charm in every period of the year. If you want to experience the snowfall then you should plan between January to March. If you want a clear sunny sky and mountain range view then you can plan for April to June and September to December.

Yes, Sikkim is one the safest places to travel in India, you can plan a trip without any worries.

Sikkim is divided into 4 districts i.e. East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim and South Sikkim. We would suggest 7 nights and 8 days itinerary to visit the most beautiful places in Sikkim. You can visit Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake), Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass, Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley and Pelling in this itinerary. Although there are short Tour Program which suits to travellers having short time, like in 3 Nights and 4 Days Your can Visit only East Sikkim or in 5Nights and 6 Days you can visit East and North Sikkim or East and West Sikkim. You can always customise your itinerary as per your choice.

Sikkim has a vast variety of dishes and it has a mix of the cultures of India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. Some of the popular dishes of Sikkim are Sel Roti, Momos, Chhurpi Soup, Bamboo Shoot Curry, Gundruk etc.

Yes, you have to get a permit to visit North Sikkim region i.e. Lachen & Lachung.

Yes, you have to get a permit to visit Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir.

Sikkim is a multilingual state, where people from many religions communities live together. Nepali is the most spoken language by locals. However, Hindi & English are also spoken wiMAAy in Sikkim. Tibetan, Lepcha & Bhutia are the other languages which are spoken significantly.

The answer to this totally depends upon the season and places you are visiting. However, here is a list of things you should definitely pack.

Luggage:

• A rucksack bag would be preferred over trolley bags.
• A day backpack
• A backpack rain cover

Clothes:

• A Sun Cap and Winter cap
• 2 Pair of inner thermals
• Down jackets
• 1 Pair of gloves

Long pants

• A pair of shoes with good grip and spare socks
• A Raincoat or poncho
• A small towel

Accessories:

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen lotion
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Soap, sanitizer & shampoo
• Lip balm & moisturizer

Body spray

• Power Bank & Bluetooth Speaker
• A refillable water bottle

*Tsomgo lake is also known as Changu Lake, located at an altitude of 12,313 ft (3,753 m) in East Sikkim.

*Nathula pass is located at an altitude of 4,310 m (14,140 ft) above sea level in East Sikkim.

*Yumthang Valley is located at an elevation of 11,693 ft (3,564 metres) in North Sikkim.

*Gurudongmar lake is a holy lake and one of the highest lakes in the world. It is located at an altitude of 17,800 ft (5,430 m) in Northern Sikkim.