How can I get to Sikkim?

You can reach Sikkim through airway by taking a flight to Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal. Though there is no major railway station in the state, you can also resort on railway to reach Sikkim by taking a train to Siliguri or Jalpaiguri. Furthermore, you can also hit the road to reach Sikkim.

How do you get to Sikkim during lockdown?

* The pass does not grant any automatic right to entry into Sikkim….Apply for One Way Permit (Medical/ Non-Medical Emergency/ Stranded Persons)

1. Exit pass from the authority of source station.
2. Identification Document of all travellers.
3. Documents in support of reason for travel.

Is Epass required to travel to Sikkim?

Instead, it is a mandatory online card for tourists and visitors to visit Sikkim which has been introduced by the Sikkim government due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s now part of the ‘New Normal’ way to travel to Sikkim.

Is Sikkim safe for woman?

A report released by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) says Sikkim is the safest and best place for working women. As per the research, the state has the highest number of points – 30 as a measure of women’s safety.

Is Sikkim safe for couples?

Yes it is safe for unmarried couples to visit Sikkim.

Which transport is used in Sikkim?

The Sikkim National Transport Bus and other four wheeler taxi serve the means of transport in the East District and connectivity to other district and neighbouring state like West Bengal. Gangtok is connected by road with Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also with all the district head quarters within Sikkim.

Are tourist places open in Sikkim?

Tourist destinations in the Himalayan state were closed for visitors from March this year after a surge in Covid-19 cases. …

What is the best way to travel Sikkim?

The most common route that tourists travel on is between Siliguri and Gangtok. But before that, please read about the Gangtok travel guidelines and the listed Gangtok travel instructions. Sikkim is one of those exceptional places that are generally delightful to visit any time of the year.

Is Sikkim a safe place to live?

Sikkim is among the safest state not only in India but in the world. There have never been any terrorist attacks in Sikkim. Neither do we have any terrorist or militant organisation nor any sympathisers. Sikkim is a perfect example of religious and ethnic harmony. Barring a few incidents crime rate is very very low. Mob violence is almost nil.

Where is Sikkim located in India?

Pilgrimage Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also located close to India’s Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh…

How to register for travel card in Sikkim?

All tourists must register for a “Travel Card” on the Sikkim Tourism Web Portal. Night curfew has been extended in the state from 9 PM to 6 AM local time.