Yes, Indians also need permit for visiting some of the places in Sikkim Like Tsomgo Lake, Nathulla Pass, Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim Lachen & Lachung. If you are travelling from tour operators then most of the time its included, but while travelling alone or by yourself you need to take RAP ( Restricted Area Permit) & ILP (Inner Line Permit ) for visiting above places from Siliguri Sikkim Circuit House or From Gangtok you can take.

• One Photo Identity and address Proof of each traveler in original and photocopy. [PAN Card and AADHAAR Card are not accepted as ID Proof in SIKKIM]. It can be valid Photo ID with address, issued by GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, PASSPORT, DRIVING LICENSE, VOTER ID, ID PROOF AUTHORISED BY SCHOOL AUTHORITY FOR MINOR
• Foreign National or NRI need to carry Valid Passport and Visa
• Children will have to accompany by their parents and should have a valid Photo ID issued by the school authority or GOVT official. It is also suggested to carry a photo copy along with the original Birth Certificate of the children traveling to avoid any inconvenience.
• 05 Numbers Passport size photo in case any Permit is required to visit any restricted place (NATHULA, TSHANGU, BABA MANDIR, NORTH SIKKIM, SILK ROUTE ETC …)
• All Guest will be informed about current protocol by thapaholidys office executive after confirmation of the tour and guest must carry all the documents at the time of travelling, in case of any inconvenience for failing to produce the same we will not hold ourselves responsible.

• Peak Season: March to May and September to November
• Off-Peak Season: June to August (monsoon season) and December to February (winter season)

We Suggest to take cash as most of the hotels does not accept Credit Card or Card Payment due to low internet facilities and most of the time ATM is also closed

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in SIkkim Darjeeling is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.