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Want to have a wonderful stay in the small and beautiful state of Sikkim? Tourist guide in Sikkim helps you to make your trip comfortable and free of hazards.
Travel tips for Tourists in Sikkim
Someone visiting the mountainous region should ascend gradually to allow time for the body to adjust to the high altitude, which can cause insomnia, headaches, nausea, and altitude sickness.
One should use sun-block rated at least 15 SPF, because the risk of sunburn is greater at high altitudes.
All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim can avail of 15 days' permit. Permits for FITs and groups for restricted areas i.e. Gangtok, Rumtek can be obtained 24 hrs. In advance from all Indian Missions abroad, Sikkim Tourism Offices at Delhi, Calcutta, Siliguri and Gangtok, with requisite documents.
In addition to an Indian visa, foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. The permits can be obtained from all Indian missions, Tourism Office, New Delhi, Sikkim Tourism Office, Calcutta and Sikkim Tourism Office, Siliguri on the strength of an Indian Visa.
For those interested in going for trekking in the interior regions of the state, you also require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) or Protected Area Permit(PAP) which is obtainable in Gangtok from the Police Check Post and Department of Tourism
Climatic Conditions in Sikkim
Winters are very cold in the months of November to February with minimum temperatures dipping to 4 centigrade during January to February. Though summer is officially from May to October, Sikkim is almost always wet with the rains which at times continue for days on ends. September to October is autumn.
The peculiarity of Sikkim weather lies in the fact that monsoons continue throughout the year with a little respite during May to June and October to November. Even the winter months can be irritatingly wet and damp with the unpredictable showers.
Special Attraction in Sikkim
An alternative way to experience Sikkim is from the air. Sikkim Helicopter Service operates a five-seater throughout the year, closing only for repairs and maintenance.
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