Fast Facts :

Region : Sikkim, India

Special For Tourists : Helicopter service of Sikkim

Major Transport Medium : Rail, Air and Road

Perfect Visiting Time : During the months of October till April

Though the state of Sikkim is located in the snowy and hilly region, still it has been well developed by the Sikkim Government, to encourage travel and tourism. Due to so many beautiful & natural spots and enjoyable facilities every year more and more tourists are coming to Sikkim state to experience its untouchable natural beauty. The first thing which you don't forget to check while planning for a trip or picnic is how can you reach at a particular place? So while planning for a trip in Sikkim, you dont have to worry because you can easily reach to Sikkim through rail, air or road transportation.. Sikkim has progressed so well that through any above ways you can undoubtedly reach here and can enjoy your holidays thoroughly.

Rail :

The closest railways station is located in New Jalpaiguri, it is almost one hundred twenty five kilometers away from the capital city of Sikkim state that is Gangtok. If you hire a taxi or a car then , you just need to cover a distance of four kilometers to reach this railway station from Gangtok. The New Jalpaiguri railway station is nicely linked to India's prime cities. You can book the railway tickets for Gangtok from the Sikkim nationalized transport terminus.

Air :

Bagdogra is the nearest airport of Sikkim state. From Gangtok city, it is almost one hundred twenty four kilometers away & it is linked through air to India's all essential Indian Metros. If you want to know more information then you can contact to any Sikkim tourism offices.

Road :

This state's capital city is very well linked to Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Siliguri through national highway No. 31. There are frequent buses services that run within the Sikkim state. There are also some private jeeps, buses and taxis the takes you from Siliguri towards Bagdogra. You can book the buses from Siliguri's SNT terminus.

Helicopter Service :

For more sharp traveling experience, Sikkim state tourism has proudly presented the Helicopter service. This service is available at Sikkim state's capital city Gangtok, the Helicopter takes you to Bagdogra airport. They offer 5 seater helicopter, which is a special and luxurious transportation mode. This service is specially served for tourists to enjoy amazing and thrilling view of the entire Sikkim state. Helicopter service also offers frequent flights towards the mountains. You will be really amazed by seeing such a huge & snowy mountains from a high distance. You will get a pleasant view of the great Khangchendzonga mount, which is the world's 3rd largest peak. There are some exclusive flights that run over Northern and Southern Sikkim state; you will get an elegant view of exotic valley and monasteries via helicopters. To find more information about the schedule of flights, you can contact your closest Sikkim Tourist Center.

Restrictions & Permits :

If you are a foreign tourist then you need to have proper permit to travel within Sikkim state. You need to request for permission when you apply for a  visa. The permission might be valid for 2 weeks, the permission gets valid when you enter the state of Sikkim. This allows time to travel within villages and towns of Sikkim state.

Your permit also includes major southern belt over the Pemayangtse from Gangtok. Some specific areas of central Sikkim state & some region's responsive borders along with Tibet are entirely banned for foreigners. Sikkim state's other regions are unlocked for tourism but it does not contain within the regions that can be visited through your permit. You need an endorsement for some certain areas, a free and quick service that is offered by the Gangtok tourist information office. Trekking permits and visa extensions for a particular region too can be attained within Gangtok. Some of the remote areas such as Yumthang, Changu Lake and Dzongri only welcome group of foreigners, which are roaming with travel agents.

By giving efficient and more unique facilities to tourists, this state's government is encouraging more numbers of tourists to explore Sikkim state and its divine beauty.