Want to travel Sikkim from Dhaka Bangladesh? Sikkim has numerous attractions to visit. But most of the tourist spots are located in Gangtok, Lachung and Peling cities. And Gangtok is the main transit point for all cities in Sikkim.

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Sikkim, India's second smallest state in the northeast, is a paradise for nature lovers, bordered by West
Bengal on the south, Bhutan on the southeast, Nepal on the west, and Tibet, an autonomous region
of China, on the northeast. Filled with beautiful mountains, deep valleys and biodiversity, Sikkim is a
favorite destination for tourists. Gangtok is also known as the largest city of Sikkim along with the
capital of the state and is located at an altitude of 5500 feet on the Shivalik mountain.
The total area of Sikkim is about 7000 square kilometers with a total population of more than 6 lakhs.
As most of the state is mountainous, Sikkim enjoys a mild climate during summer, with temperatures
not exceeding 28 degrees. On the other hand, during winters, the residents experience spine-tingling
shivers as the temperature drops below freezing. Sikkim became a part of India in 1975 and since then
the political structure of the state has followed the same as the rest of the states in the country. The
Legislative Assembly consists of 32 members elected through proper elections.
In 2016, Sikkim became the first state in India to be declared a chemical free or organic state. In Sikkim,
the use of pesticides in agriculture is considered a crime. Anyone who uses pesticides on land can be
fined up to one thousand four hundred dollars or equivalent. Even jail for about three months.
Sikkim is diverse from east to west, north to south. Hills, mountain springs, forest of medicinal plants,
dense forest, Sikkim is a different dimension on foot. The province of Sikkim is divided into four
districts. North Sikkim, East Sikkim, South Sikkim and West Sikkim. Let's take a look at the important
must-visit places in each district.
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Sights of Sikkim
North Sikkim
Singik, Lachung, Yumthang, Katao, Kala Pathar, Zero Point, Lachen, Gurdungmar Lake. Bangladeshis
will not get the permission of Katao, Gurdungmar, Zero Points.
East Sikkim
Risikhola, Aritar, Juluk, Nathang Valley, Kupap Lake, Sajong, Nathula, Changu Lake, Gangtok.
Foreigners including Bangladeshis will not get Nathula's permission.
South Sikkim

2. Namchi, Sikip, Temi Tea Garden, Samdrupatse, Rabangla, Borong, Rinchenpong, Kaluk.
West Sikkim
Peling, Vrse, Okde, Gejing, North, Singsar Bridge, Hi-Barmiok, Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Kanchenjunga
Falls, Khechipari Lake.
Three places are very important in Sikkim –
The number one place is Singtam. From here the road to East (Gangtok) and North (Mangan) Sikkim
diverges.
The second place is Jorthang. From here the road to West (Pelling) and South (Rabangla) Sikkim
diverges. Jordhang is the main route to West Sikkim. From Jordthang to all places in West Sikkim share
car is available.
The third place is Legship. From here one can reach West (Peling), South (Jorthang) and East (Gangtok
via Rabangla) Sikkim.
Best time to visit Sikkim
The time to visit North Sikkim is from end of September to November and end of February to May. If
you go before or after this, there is a possibility of road closure due to snow. Also, North Sikkim is a
very landslide prone area, so roads can be closed at any time of the year.
South and West Sikkim can be visited throughout the year, but some places can be difficult to visit
during the monsoons. East Sikkim's Juluk and Nathang Valley and Changu Lake along with
Babamandir/Nathula are best visited between late September to November and late February to May.
Gangtok can be visited anytime.
How to go to Sikkim
From NJP station or Bagdogra airport take taxi or share jeep to go to Gangtok. Prepaid taxis are
available at both places. Try to get Sikkim registered car. Picking up a West Bengal registration vehicle
will drop the vehicle at Deorali, 2 km below Gangtok city centre. From there take a local taxi to reach
the hotel.

3. Besides Sikkim Nationalized Transport (SNT) buses ply on Siliguri-Gangtok route. From NJP station take
auto to SNT bus stand next to Tenzing Norgay bus terminal at Hillkart Road, Siliguri.
If you want, you can go to Pakyong by plane from Kolkata. Pakyong to Gangtok by jeep.
Actually there are many roads to enter Sikkim. Depending on your tour plan you have to decide from
which direction you will enter Sikkim.
Some important information to keep in mind while traveling to Sikkim
Gangtok Ropeway operates from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
For travel to Nathula and North Sikkim, a permit must be obtained from the Sikkim Tourism and Civil
Transport Department. The permit can be obtained through any registered travel agency. Photo ID
and two passport size photographs are required for the permit. For a list of government-approved
travel agents who can help with permit collection, see:
www.sikkimtourism.gov.in/Webforms/General/TATO/TATO_List.aspx
Nathula can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday.
North Sikkim is not cut in the itinerary. If there is time, if you give extra money to the car drivers, they
will gladly take the cut. It is not for Bangladeshis.
Smoking, littering and spitting are not legally allowed in all public areas of Gangtok.
Sikkim has restrictions on free entry for foreigners. They are issued a Protected Area Permit or RAP.
have to take Entry here is free and requires only a valid passport and an Indian visa.
In certain areas, especially areas near the border, foreigners are not allowed to enter. Such as Nathula
Pass, Zero Point, entry of foreigners is prohibited in these areas.
But in Sikkim, Aadhaar does not work, voter card must be carried to get a permit (applicable to
Indians).
What are the restricted areas of Sikkim and how to get permission
Recently the Government of India has made it much easier for Bangladeshis to get permission to travel
to Sikkim, which was not so easy earlier. Due to which many people have thousands of questions about
Sikkim travel, permit collection and where to travel in Sikkim. Today all those possible questions and
their answers will be discussed here.
The whole of Sikkim is divided into two parts based on tourist permits. One is - Restricted Area and
another is Protected Area.

4. The entire Gangtok, Rumtek, West Sikkim's Peling, South Sikkim's Namchi, Char Dham etc. sightseeing
places fall under the restricted area. You can also travel with other state vehicles in the restricted area.
On the other hand, East Sikkim's Changu Lake, Nathula, New Baba Mandir, Hangu Lake, Elephant Lake,
Old Baba Mandir, Nathang Valley, Thandi View Point, Juluk, these places belong to the protected area.
And North Sikkim's Lachen, Lachung, Gurdungmar Lake, Zero Point, Yomthang Valley, Chopta Valley,
Kala Pathar, Katao, these places belong to the Protected Area.
A permit/permit is required to visit the Protected Area and Sikkim State vehicles are allowed.
However, government vehicles of other states can go to government work.
Cost ideas and important tips on traveling to Sikkim
Siliguri is only 12 km from Banglabandha. So select the port at the time of visa Phulbari-Banglabandha.
According to https://www.travelmate.com.bd/sikkim-budget-travel-experience/
Those who have not been given Phulbari port can easily add two new ports by spending 300/-.
However, in that case, the visa should have a minimum validity of 3 months.
• 150-200/- rupees for speed money at Banglabandha port and 100/- rupees in India.
Sometimes time is more valuable than money. So let's consider the matter itself.
• Exchange dollars to rupees after solving port problems. Buy a sim now. Dollar rate will be 70-
71 rupees. And the SIM will take 250-350/- rupees. Prices may increase during the season.
• 150-200/- in reserve auto from Fulbari Port to Siliguri Junction or Gangtok bus stand. And from
Port Rs.10/- per person by auto to Phulbari Junction, from there bus fare to Siliguri Junction is
Rs.10/- per person. It will take only 25 minutes.
From Siliguri to Gangtok 4 seater wagon car will charge Rs.1500-1800/- and big car (Mahendra Boleru)
will charge Rs.2200-2500/- big car can seat 8-10 people. However, 7 people can sit comfortably. And
if you are a group of 7 people in Sikkim tour, you will relax and get everything in the whole tour at a
cheap price. Besides, if anyone wants, they can go to shared jeep. 250/- per person will be charged Rs
Tell the driver to stop at the Rangpo check post at the entrance to Sikkim. It will take 20-25 minutes.
The driver may charge 300/- rupees for waiting, so tell them in advance. To avoid this charge. MG will
fix the car. up to Marg. Otherwise, the stand will drop you, from there M. G. Extra 300/- Rs
For inner line permit at Rangpo Checkpost you will need visa, xerox copy of passport and your PP
photograph. So keep all documents ready. All the passports of the entire team must be submitted
together with the documents. There is no need to get up to everyone's door.

5. It will take about 4 hours to go from Siliguri to Gangtok. Namely M.G. Find hotels around the Marg.
700-1000/- you will get good quality double bed. And if there are 3-4 people in a group, the cost will
be Rs. 1000-1500/-.
• See Sikkim site. Depending on the car seat, the fare may be Rs.1200-2000/-. Here to the
agency to go to Sangulek or Yangtham Valley (Lachung) with visa, passport and PP photo for
permission. Inner line permit copy should also be submitted here.
• Sangulek car rental will cost Rs.3500-4500/- and Yangtham Valley package will cost Rs.11,000-
13500/-. Stay here again with meals all included.
• From Yangtham Valley, if the weather is good, go to Katao with an extra Rs.2000-2500/- to
the driver.
• Take enough winter clothes, hand socks, earmuffs. Those who have respiratory problems
must carry the necessary medicine with them.
• In Lachung you must take room heater extra. The cost will be Rs.300/-. But the electricity
condition is very bad.
• Remove all plastic bottles from Naga Falls before entering Lachung. A fine of 5000/- should be
paid if the bottle is piled here
• Always keep xerox copy of passport, visa, inline permit in 10 copies.
• Keep them with vomiting, headache, gastric medicine, rain coat, umbrella.
• Sikkim tour cost calculation for 4 persons
fares
Dhaka- Panchagarh (Ena Hyundai) fare is Tk 1600/-, non AC bus fare is Tk 650/-. One can also go by
train. Cost: 1600 * 4 = 6400/- Rs
Day 1
• Breakfast: 40 * 4 = Tk 160/- (parotta, egg, vegetable)
• Panchagarh to Bangla Bandha (Local Bus): 70 * 4 = Rs.280/-
• Travel Tax: 510 * 4 = 2040/- Rs
• BD Speed Money: 250 * 4 = Rs.1000/-
• India Speed Money: 100 * 4 = 400/- Rs
• Phulbari Port to Phulbari Mor: 10 * 4 = 40 rupees
• Airtel SIM: Rs 300-500
• Phulbari to Siliguri Junction: 10 * 4 = 40 rupees
• Lunch: 110 * 4 = 440 rupees (rice, vegetables, bharta, liver)
• Siliguri to Gangtok: Rs.1900 (4 Seater Wagon Car, up to MG Marg)
• Night Stay: Rs.1400 (Hotel Pratigya Residency, 2 King Size Beds, 4 People in 1 Room)
• Dinner: 120 * 4 = Rs.480/- (Punjabi Roti, Dal Makhani, Misti, Vegetables)
Day 2
• Breakfast: 4 * 4 = 200 rupees (Luchi, Sabzi, Dal)

6. • Lunch: 120 * 4 = 480 rupees (local thali veg)
• Dinner: 220 * 4 = Rs.880 (Aloo Parta, Dal Makhani, Chhola Batora, Misti)
• There is no need to take a separate car to visit the monastery and park if the main purpose
for the site scene is to see the snow. You can explore the whole city on foot.
Day 3
• Breakfast: 210*4 = 840 rupees (local veg thali + fee)
• Lacheng-Yangtham Valley-Katao Package: Rs.6400/-
• Room Heater: 300/- Rs
• Sangulek car rental will cost Rs.3500-4500/- and Yangtham Valley package will cost Rs.11,000-
13500/-. Stay here again with meals all included.
4th day
• Afternoon breakfast: 220 rupees
• Gangtok to Siliguri: Rs.1150
• Dinner: 240 * 4 = 960 rupees (Rice, Fish, Chicken in Khana Khajana)
• Night stay: 1200 rupees
5th day
• Breakfast: 110 * 4 = Rs.440 (Sher e Punjabi Bread, Dal Makhani, Mix Vegetables)
• Siliguri to City Center: 15 * 4 = 60 Rs
• City Center to Hong Kong Market: 25 * 4 = 100 Rs
• Siliguri to Phulbari border: 150 rupees
• India Port: 100 * 4 = 400/- Rs
• BD Port: 250 * 4 = 1000/- Rs
• Lunch: 100 * 4 = 400/- Rs
• Banglabandha to Panchagarh: Tk 250/- (4 pax)
• Panchagarh to Dhaka: 1600 * 4 = Tk 6400/- (Ena Hyundai)
How can Bangladeshis get permission to travel to Sikkim?
There are several ways for Bangladeshis to obtain permission to travel to Sikkim. Here we will discuss
four types of ways.
1st way (from Indian Visa Center located in Bangladesh)
Application form for permission in secure/restricted place from the official website of Indian Visa
Application Center, Bangladesh or downloaded from the link of the website of Indian High

7. Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh should be filled correctly and submitted to the visa application
center. If everything goes well, after 7 days of submission, you will get Sikkim permission for
7/15/30/60 days. In this case permission charge – 300 taka
Instructions on how to take permission in restricted or reserved areas of India including Sikkim,
Arunachal Pradesh can be viewed in detail by visiting this link.
2nd way
(Rangpo Checkpost) From Siliguri proceed to Rangpo (RANGPO, EAST SIKKIM) en route to Gangtok by
shared jeep/reserve jeep/bus. You can get permission from Foreigners Reporting Office of Rongpo in
a short time and very easily without any fee. How many days you will stay should be told at the time
of taking permission. Must carry 2-4 copies of passport size photographs.
3rd Way (Sikkim Tourist Information Centre)
Sikkim Tourist Information Center is located at SNT Colony near Sikkim National Transport (SNT Bus
Terminus) Bus Terminal in Siliguri. If you bring your passport, visa copy and 2 passport size photos,
you can get permission from here in 10 minutes without any fee. Permission will be granted for a
maximum of 30 days. The address of Sikkim House in Siliguri is given below – SIKKIM TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE, SNT COLONY, HILL CART ROAD, SILIGURI. PHONE: 43646
4th Way (Melli Check Post) Besides, if one wants to enter from Darjeeling via South Sikkim, then he
can enter from Melli Check Post with a permit.
Know some things:
Once you have completed your trip to Sikkim, you have to wait up to 3 months (90 days) to get the
permit again.
• All West and South Sikkim can be visited by tourists from Bangladesh and other countries.
• Tourists from all other countries including Bangladesh can visit Sangu Lake in East Sikkim.
• Tourists from all other countries including Bangladesh can trek up to Thangu/Chopta Valley of
Lachen in North Sikkim and Yomthang Valley of Lachung.
Protected Area Permits can be obtained from the Permit Cell of the Department of Tourism and Civil
Aviation. Their office is under Titanic Park, MG Marg, Gangtok. To get a Protected Area Permit, apply
through a Sikkim Government Registered Tourist Agency. Permit is not given if you apply personally.
If you want to travel by car and bike, how much does it cost to get a permit? To get permit for East
Sikkim Rs.50 per person and for North Sikkim also Rs.50 per person has to be deposited as

8. environment fee in Revenue Head – 1452 / Tourism 800 account of State Bank of Sikkim. A fee of Rs
50 has to be deposited for both cars and bikes which is not required in case of cash payment. There is
no charge for Indians.
Tourists from other countries including Bangladesh, if they want to travel to North Sikkim by bike then
they have to submit for permit – passport, visa, valid inner line permit, bike registration certificate,
insurance certificate, pollution certificate and authorization letter on judicial paper in case of bike
rental, international Driving license, phone number and phone number of one of your relatives which
is mandatory. 2 photocopies of all above mentioned documents should be submitted along with 3
color photographs.
Note, the bike permit for foreigners should also be done by a local tour agent recognized by the Sikkim
government. Can't be done by yourself. Indians can do their own bike permit themselves. It is
mandatory for foreigners to be accompanied by a local guide while traveling by bike.
• Tourists from any country other than India cannot visit Gurudongmar Lake located in Lachen.
• Tourists from any country other than India cannot visit the zero point of Lachung.
• Tourists from any country other than India cannot go to Nathu La Pass or Old Silk Route.