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Choose Jaldapara for the best chance of one-horned rhinos on open grassland jeep safaris, and Gorumara for watchtower safaris close to Siliguri and an …
Choose Lachung for an easier trip with Yumthang valley, flowers in spring and snow at Zero Point, suitable for families, older travellers and foreigners. …
Indian travellers can reach Bhutan cheaply by road: a bus or car from Siliguri to Jaigaon takes 4–5 hours, you collect an entry permit …
From NJP station or Bagdogra airport, Darjeeling is about 3 hours away, Kalimpong 2.5–3 hours and Gangtok 4–5 hours. A shared jeep costs ₹200–450 …
The best months for Sikkim and Darjeeling are October and November for clear mountain views, and March to May for flowers and mild weather. …
Indians need no permit for Gangtok, Pelling, Ravangla or Namchi, but do need one for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, the Zuluk Silk Route and …
A careful budget traveller can see Sikkim for about ₹1,800–2,500 per person per day in Gangtok and West Sikkim, and ₹2,500–3,500 a day in …
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