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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.
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
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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? |
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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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