How can I get nathula permit?

A permit can be obtained by applying to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. You can apply through a registered travel agency. A photo ID proof and two passport size photographs are required for the same. The Nathula Pass permit cost is INR 200/- per person.

Do we need permit for Nathula Pass?

Permits for Nathula Indians require a valid Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit Nathula. You need to get the permit done through a tour operator authorized by Sikkim government (there are plenty of them in Gangtok). And you can visit Nathula only by a vehicle provided by such a tour operator.

Is zero point and Nathula pass same?

Both are unique. One must go to both the places. Don’t miss them.

How do I get a yumthang permit?

Thangu-Chopta Valley – Permit is issued by Police Check post for Domestic Tourist and for Foreigners permit is issued by Tourism Department and Police check post. Foreigners must apply through a Sikkim Tourism registered Travel Agent in groups of two people or more for visiting these areas.

Is nathula open now?

Nathula Pass is only open for Indian visitors for 5 days a week including Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and closed on Monday & Tuesday for two days. You will only be allowed after you get a permit to visit it through a registered Travel Agency.

Is Aadhar card valid in Sikkim?

Re: Is aadhar card valid to get permits in sikkim? yes it is absolutely valid , we visited Gangtok and Lachung in May 2019 as a group of 4 adults and we provided 3 passports and one Aadhar card as proof of identities .

Where is Nathula Pass located?

Nathu La (Tibetan: རྣ་ཐོས་ལ་, Wylie: Rna thos la, THL: Na tö la) is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China’s Yadong County in Tibet, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in Bengal, South Asia.

Is permit required for zero point?

Yumthang, Yumesamdong (also known as Zero Point), Thangu/Chopta Valley: Permit is issued to both Indians and Foreigners by the Tourism Department and Police Check Post. Gurudongmar Lake: Indians can get the permits at Police Check Post while foreigners can get it from Sikkim Tourism Department but only up to Thangu.

How can I get Sikkim permit?

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.

What is the height of Nathula Pass?

14,140′
Nathula/Elevation
The mighty mountain pass of Nathu La is located at an astonishing height of approximately 4,310 meters above sea level and is considered to be one of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world.

Who can get the permit for trekking in Sikkim?

Trek operators can get the permits. Singalila Trek from Sikkim: Same as above. Yumthang, Yumesamdong (also known as Zero Point), Thangu/Chopta Valley: Permit is issued to both Indians and Foreigners by the Tourism Department and Police Check Post.

Are foreigners allowed in Nathula Pass and Gurudongmar?

Foreigners are not allowed in Nathula Pass and Gurudongmar Lake as these two are international border areas. However with necessary permits, foreign nationals are allowed to visit protected areas such as Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Tsomgo Lake, Dzongri, Goechala etc.

How many days are required to visit North Sikkim?

A minimum of 3 days’ permit is required to visit the North Sikkim route all the way up to Gurudongmar Lake and then Zero Point. Hence apply for at least 3 days permit. However, I would strongly advise you to add an extra day as it doesn’t cost anything and gives you flexible options along with peace of mind.

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.