Is travel card required for Sikkim?

Mandatory requirements for planning visit to Sikkim The Travel Card is required to be carried by the tourist at all times, and they may be asked to produce it for verification and checking by designated Enforcement officers deputed for such purpose.

Is Epass required to travel to Sikkim?

Instead, it is a mandatory online card for tourists and visitors to visit Sikkim which has been introduced by the Sikkim government due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s now part of the ‘New Normal’ way to travel to Sikkim.

Is PAN card valid in Sikkim?

Income taxes are not applicable in Sikkim , [No one native to Sikkim has to pay any income taxes], PAN has no validity in Sikkim.

Do I need a Restricted Area Permit to enter Sikkim?

Indians however do not require this. If you are a national of Pakistan, China, or Myanmar, then it gets a little more difficult to enter Sikkim. You must get a written approval from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi before the Restricted Area Permit can be issued.

What are the protected areas in Sikkim for tourists?

Following are the protected areas in Sikkim popularly visited by tourists and their respective permit issuing authorities. Tsomgo (Changu) Lake and Baba Mandir permits are issued at the Police Check Post. For foreigners it is also issued by Sikkim Tourism & Civil Aviation Department.

How to enter Sikkim as a foreigner?

You will need to obtain RAP/ILP to enter Sikkim, if you are a foreigner. This is required for Overseas Citizen’s Of India (OCI) as well.

How to get Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Sikkim?

Foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. These can be obtained from all Indian Missions, Sikkim Tourism Offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, District Magistrates Office of Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Rangpo on the strength of an Indian Visa.