Namrup to Gangtok

• Permits

  Check if you need permits for visiting certain areas in Sikkim.
• Clothing

  Carry warm clothing as it gets cold in Gangtok.
• Altitude

  Be prepared for altitude sickness if traveling to high areas.
• Booking

  Book your taxi in advance for a hassle-free experience.
• Weather

  Check weather forecasts before traveling.

• Driving

  Drive cautiously on the winding mountain roads.
• Night Travel

  Avoid driving late at night in the mountains.
• Emergency

  Keep local emergency numbers saved.
• Documents

  Carry your ID proof at all times.

• Is there a direct train?
  No, you must travel to NJP first.
• How long is the drive?
  It takes about 5 hours from NJP to Gangtok.
• Is it safe to travel by road?
  Yes, it is generally safe.
• What is the best way to travel?
  Train to NJP then taxi is the most common way.
• Are there flights?
  Pakyong Airport (PYG) is near Gangtok.

• From Namrup, Assam, India
• To Gangtok, Sikkim, India
• Modes

March to June and September to December.