Travel to Sikkim

Hey all,

Wondering if anyone has any info on entry into Sikkim. I've heard great things about the area, but also that an entry visa/travel permit is required. Anyone have any info on this? Can it be obtained at the border or do it need to get it before?

Cheers!

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You can obtain permit at those places:
1. All Indian missions and posts abroad.
2. F.F.R.O s Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and C.T.O. Madras.
3. Immigrations officers at the airports at Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and New Delhi.
4. Chief Secretary, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok.
5. Home Secretary, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok.
6. Inspector General of Police, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok.
7. Assistant Director (Tourism),Government of Sikkim, Siliguri.
8. Deputy Director (Tourism), Government of Sikkim, New Delhi.
9. Resident Commissioner, Government of Sikkim, New Sikkim House, 14 Panchseel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
10. Asst. Resident Commissioner, Government of Sikkim, 4c, Poonam, 5, Russel Street, Calcutta.
11. Deputy Commissioner, Darjeeling.
12. Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Government of West Bengal, Calcutta.

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