Gangtok in five days
A day-by-day plan for Gangtok, Sikkim, 15 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.
5 days in Gangtok
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Planning Gangtok
Is a permit needed for Nathula Pass?+
Yes, Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit arranged through a local travel agent, usually bundled with the Tsomgo Lake day trip.
Best time to visit Gangtok?+
March to June and October to mid-December have the clearest mountain views; the monsoon from July to September brings heavy rain and landslide risk on the passes.