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RE: Sikkim roads in north

by rajput 17 May 2012

Just returned from 10 days in Sikkim. I took a taxi from the airport in Bagdogra to the capital, Gangtok. It was supposed to take four…
Re: Yuksom Dzongri in April, What should be carried by travellers

by smm 28 April 2012

I just returned from the Dzongri - Goecha La trek. I'm too late to help the original poster, but perhaps some future trekker will read…
RE: Trekking in Sikkim late april/early may - fellow trekkers wanted

by RecordedSyntax 20 April 2012

Also, can anyone advise how easy it might be to find organised treks that I can join when I get to Gangtok (or Yuksom)?
Yuksom Dzongri in April, What should be carried by travellers

by Vijeth84 06 April 2012

Me and a group of friends are planning to trek from Yuksom to Dzongri. I am not sure how the weather will be in April. Could somebody…
RE: Sikkim permit - processing time / solo?

by wisegranny 25 March 2012

Naya Bazar is the other check point. No permits needed for trekking, except for Dzongri trek, for which you do not have enough time…
Sikkim permit - processing time / solo?

by justadotonthemap 25 March 2012

Hi, I will be in Siliguri and opting to skip Darjeeling in favor of a short trip to Pelling. The plan--and I'll admit it's not terribly…
RE: Sikkim or Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh or ...?

by everyonesplanet 15 March 2012

It will take about two hour flight to Bagdogra from Delhi and about 4 hours over land journey to reach Sikkim. I would say Sikkim is…
RE: Dharmsala and Darjeeling

by everyonesplanet 02 March 2012

If you would have few more days to spend in the region then I would have said go for Kasturi trek which gives you a perfect opportunity…
Re: Booking Goecha La Trek

by Aanandani 14 February 2012

A friend and I are planning to do the Goecha La trek in Sikkim this spring. I'm looking for some advice for planning and arrangements.…
RE: Where to go after Darjeeling

by sbballer33 08 February 2012

If money is no object I'd agree with above and take a jeep up to North Sikkim, suppose to be nice. I've never been North Sikkim personally…
Re: Trekking in Sikkim

by mito1973 01 February 2012

I have had contact with more agencies from Yuksom and unfortunately noone had a trek. As far as I know it's not allowed to travel alone…
Re: Buses vs Trains and Planes

by umex 26 January 2012

I spent last November in the North East India (mostly Assam and Sikim) alone and I can recommend you trains and buses. Most train tickets…
RE: Sikkim - help me plan

by everyonesplanet 17 January 2012

OP: There are plenty of taxis in Gangtok so you can easily get one of them. No problem at all. I would say skip pelling as the place…
RE: Booking Goecha La Trek

by calgert 12 January 2012

It would make more sense to start in Gangtok and organise the trek there. You can book a Sikkim trek with an agency in Darjeeling but…
Re: Trekking equipment rental availability in Darjeeling and Sikkim

by calgert 11 January 2012

Rental equipment is available in Darjeeling, if you plan to just hire a guide at the entrance to the Park. You can stay at lodges, so…
Booking Goecha La Trek

by smm 10 January 2012

A friend and I are planning to do the Goecha La trek in Sikkim this spring. I'm looking for some advice for planning and arrangements.…
RE: Trekking equipment rental availability in Darjeeling and Sikkim

by everyonesplanet 29 December 2011

For the Sandakphu trek (Darjeeling) you don't need to go through an agnecy and you don't even need those equipnets. For Sikkim: If you're…
RE: Yuksom and Tashiding in Sikkim

by everyonesplanet 24 December 2011

There are no direct transport to Siliguri from either of these places. You have to first drive to Jorethang which takes about 2 hours…
Dzongri Trek, Sikkim

by lizsc 24 December 2011

Hi there Has anybody heard of Himalayan Adventure India. Our friends are currently in Darjeeling and we can either organise it through…
RE: Yuksom and Tashiding in Sikkim

by calpu 23 December 2011

From Yuksome/Tashiding to Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri shouldn't take more than 6 hours...but u should keep 2 hours more if travelling by public…
Yuksom and Tashiding in Sikkim

by eiseule 23 December 2011

Hi, does anyone can provide me with information on how long it takes to get from Yuksom or Tashiding in Sikkim back to Siliguri. I am…
Re: Yumthang Valley and Thanggu in Sikkim, Winter travel

by greenery_breda 17 December 2011

Hi there, we just got back from Sikkim, amazing trip. We did a trekking from Yuksom onwards and the guide that helped us out also sorted…
Re: Yumthang Valley and Thanggu in Sikkim, Winter travel

by greenery_breda 17 December 2011

Hi there, we just got back from Sikkim, amazing trip. We did a trekking from Yuksom onwards and the guide that helped us out also sorted…
Re: Trekking Yuksom Sikkim

by indiaabc 09 December 2011

Its sad
Warning Against Trekking Agency in Sikkim named Red Panda

by mariadne 29 November 2011

Hi all, Just a warning for fellow tourists to not use the trekking agency named Red Panda which is based in Yuksom--they recently put…