Travel guides
Sikkim and Darjeeling travel blog
Honest, on-the-ground guides from a Gangtok-based team with 11+ years of local experience. Permits, seasons, routes and the practical details that actually matter on the road.
Sikkim and Darjeeling Honeymoon Guide: Romantic Places and Sample Itinerary
The best season, why a private cab matters, the most romantic places and a day-by-day sample itinerary for a Sikkim and Darjeeling honeymoon.
January 25, 2026
How to Reach Sikkim: NJP, Bagdogra and Pakyong to Gangtok
A Gangtok local's honest guide to reaching Sikkim: Bagdogra and Pakyong airports, NJP railway, road times, shared vs private cabs, the helicopter and permits.
January 5, 2026
Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass: A Day Trip Guide from Gangtok
The popular East Sikkim day trip from Gangtok: distances, altitudes, which days Nathula Pass is open, the permit, yak rides at Tsomgo and the best time to go.
December 18, 2025
Sikkim Permits Explained: ILP, PAP and Protected Area Permits for Tourists
A local's plain guide to Sikkim permits: ILP for foreigners, PAP for Nathula, Tsomgo and Gurudongmar, plus documents and where to get them.
December 10, 2025
Best Time to Visit Sikkim: A Month-by-Month Guide
A Gangtok local's honest, season-by-season guide to when to visit Sikkim, what each month offers, and what stays open or closed.
December 1, 2025
North Sikkim Travel Guide: Lachen, Lachung and Yumthang Valley
The classic North Sikkim circuit made simple: Yumthang, Zero Point, Lachen, Lachung and Gurudongmar, with honest local notes on permits, roads and seasons.
November 10, 2025
How to Explore Sikkim Like a Pro: Local Tips for First-Time Visitors
A local's honest guide to your first Sikkim trip: permits, acclimatization, seasons, routes, packing, budgeting, and the mistakes first-timers make.
June 1, 2025
Gurudongmar Lake Travel Guide: Altitude, Permits and Best Time to Visit
One of the world's highest lakes, near the Tibet border. Honest local notes on altitude, AMS safety, the permit Indians need, best months and a day plan from Lachen.
May 15, 2025