Day 1- Siliguri to Gangtok
Day 2- Gangtok Sightseeing
Day 3- Gangtok to Pelling/ Darap
Day 4- Pelling/ Darap Sightseeing
Day 5- Pelling/ Darap to Siliguri
Best Seasons: March to June (spring & summer) and September to November (autumn). Winter: December to February offers snow in higher altitudes but can be very cold. Monsoon: Avoid July to August due to heavy rainfall and landslides.
For Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, and Baba Mandir (near Gangtok): Inner Line Permit (ILP) required for Indian tourists. Foreign Nationals: Need a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for certain areas.
Yes, both destinations are safe for tourists, but Avoid traveling during landslide-prone monsoon months. Follow local rules while visiting religious sites. Carry cash, as ATMs may not always be available in remote areas.
Yes, both destinations have plenty of vegetarian options, including pure veg restaurants and Jain food.
Gangtok: Good network coverage for Jio, Airtel, and BSNL. Pelling: BSNL has the best coverage; Airtel & Jio work but can be patchy in remote areas.
Gangtok itself doesn’t receive snowfall, but Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass do in winter (December-February). Pelling rarely gets snow, but higher areas nearby might.
No, it remains closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. It may be inaccessible during heavy snowfall.
The nearest airport is Pakyong Airport (PYG) (~30 km from Gangtok), but flights are limited. Bagdogra (IXB) is the more reliable option.
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