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Best Time to Visit Darjeeling and Sikkim
Month-by-month advice for Darjeeling and Sikkim: spring blooms, the monsoon landslide season, the clear weeks of autumn and winter snow.
How to Reach Darjeeling and Sikkim
Flights to Bagdogra, trains to New Jalpaiguri and the hill roads onward to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok and Pelling.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, fog and snow across Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling and the high places of Sikkim, with notes on what to pack.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
Why Darjeeling and Sikkim quotes differ: season, hotel location, vehicle type, permits and the days you actually need.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Food Guide
Momos and thukpa, fermented greens, sel roti, churpi cheese, millet beer and Darjeeling tea: what to eat and how to eat well in the hills.
Sikkim Permits and Road Conditions
Which permits you need for Tsomgo, Nathu La and North Sikkim, how the system differs for Indian and foreign visitors, and what to expect on NH-10.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Altitude and Monsoon Safety Guide
How to stay safe in Darjeeling and Sikkim: altitude at Tsomgo and Gurudongmar, landslides and flood risks, river safety and what to do in an emergency.
Darjeeling and Sikkim First-Time Visitor Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs: how many days, which season, where to base yourself, what to pack and the mistakes to avoid.