Gangtok with Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake

A : The policies on sanitization are:
-Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
-Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
-Gear/equipment sanitized between use
-Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

The best time to visit Gurudongmar Lake is between October and November and April to mid-June. After that, monsoon usually arrives in Sikkim and you can face heavy rains and landslides. During the winter between December and February, there is usually heavy snowfall in the area and the roads are often blocked due to snow. The weather is also bitingly cold and you will hardly find any settlement beyond Lachen.

In summers Sikkim stays pleasant and lovely. The temperature stays between 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. Nights of the summers can be chilling, so it is advised to pack in some woolen clothes as well. This is the best time to visit Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Khangchendzonga National Park and others are the places to definitely visit.

Adventure activities in Sikkim to be enjoyed, are many. You can hike up to the lush mountain trails, feel the high adrenaline rush while fighting fierce river rapid, or can enjoy mountain biking on the paths created by former adventure junkies. Sikkim owns some of the best trekking trails in the country, offering stunning natural vistas and exotic wildlife spotting. Along with trekking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Hang gliding, River rafting and Mountaineering are some of the popular adventure activities in Sikkim.

You will need a permit to visit Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake and any part of North Sikkim. The permit can be obtained only through registered travel agents in Sikkim. You have to get the permit done at least a day before starting your trip to Lachung.

Foreign tourists will require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit North Sikkim. All foreigners should travel in a group of two or more in protected areas wherever allowed. Solo foreigners are not permitted in protected areas. Additionally, foreigners should apply for Protected Area Permit through tour operators who are registered with the Sikkim Tourism Department. These permits are usually checked at various places.

There might be some update regarding online permit in future but currently permits are not issued online. You can issue a permit when you reach Gangtok.

Always better to carry cash from Gangtok.

Cellphones are not a problem in Gangtok. All major service providers like Airtel, Vodafone, and Tata Docomo are here with inexpensive national roaming tariffs. There’s no need to buy a local SIM card when in Gangtok.

Gangtok now has incredible 3G & 4G connectivity. Change your mobile phone settings to run internet while on roaming and enjoy superfast browsing speed. Check with your service provider beforehand for applicable charges. Wi-Fi connectivity is available at select hotels only and depending upon your room plan, it might be chargeable or free of cost. You’ll need to check with your hotel for this.

Due to the higher altitude there is no network available in Yumthang Valley but BSNL and Airtel work a little in Lachung.

Yes, one can easily customize this Gangtok with Yumthang valley, Gurudongmar Lake honeymoon tour package as per their wish. It is always advisable to contact the concerned travel agent to ask for the possible upgradation

Drinking and smoking is not allowed in Gangtok for anyone under the age of 21. And yes, talking of drinking, do not forget to gulp down a glass or two of chhang, the local brew.

For Indians we need any kind of photo id proof along with photograph, and for foreign travelers original PASSPORT is a must, which they have to carry on their travel. We do all the necessary permissions and permits.