By Air: Sikkim does not have any airport in
it. But the nearest Airport is Bagdogra (near
Siliguri) in West Bengal, 125kms away from
Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Bagdogra is
linked with the cities like Delhi and Kolkata,
where regular flights run.
By Road: Sikkim has a very good network of
roads. It can be entered through northern
areas of West Bengal. Darjeeling, Kalimpong
and Siliguri are directly connected to
Gangtok and other cities of the state. During
the monsoon seasons sometimes, landslides
create temporary problems in road transport.
By Rail: The nearest Railways Station is
New Jalpaiguri (near Siliguri), is connected
to Gangtok by road. New Jalpaiguri has an
extensive rail network with major Railway
Stations in India, such as Kolkata, Delhi.
.
Advice/ tips/ suggestions:
ü Do not carry illegal stuff like drugs and drinks, as it is a crime and the culpable will be treated severely.
ü Don't try to bribe or take some prohibited action, in order to enter.
ü Remove your shoes while visiting monasteries, respect the cultural tradition of state.
ü Try not to wear offensive clothes.
ü Keep essentials with you while trekking.
ü Most of the treks demand a good physical shape, as the altitude varies from 4000-5000 ft to around
15000 ft.
ü Do have with you a good guide, who other than being familiar with the topography, also knows your
language.
it. But the nearest Airport is Bagdogra (near
Siliguri) in West Bengal, 125kms away from
Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Bagdogra is
linked with the cities like Delhi and Kolkata,
where regular flights run.
By Road: Sikkim has a very good network of
roads. It can be entered through northern
areas of West Bengal. Darjeeling, Kalimpong
and Siliguri are directly connected to
Gangtok and other cities of the state. During
the monsoon seasons sometimes, landslides
create temporary problems in road transport.
By Rail: The nearest Railways Station is
New Jalpaiguri (near Siliguri), is connected
to Gangtok by road. New Jalpaiguri has an
extensive rail network with major Railway
Stations in India, such as Kolkata, Delhi.
.
Advice/ tips/ suggestions:
ü Do not carry illegal stuff like drugs and drinks, as it is a crime and the culpable will be treated severely.
ü Don't try to bribe or take some prohibited action, in order to enter.
ü Remove your shoes while visiting monasteries, respect the cultural tradition of state.
ü Try not to wear offensive clothes.
ü Keep essentials with you while trekking.
ü Most of the treks demand a good physical shape, as the altitude varies from 4000-5000 ft to around
15000 ft.
ü Do have with you a good guide, who other than being familiar with the topography, also knows your
language.
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