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Technical climbing experience is not necessary as most of the trek routes are between 6000 and 14,000 feet. Camping & trekking equipment is available on hire from the tourism department and from reputed travel agents. The ideal time to go trekking is mid February to late May and between October and mid December.

Trekking in Sikkim:
Sikkim has to offer a number of fascinating trekking routes to enterprising trek enthusiasts. The best time to trek in these parts of the Eastern Himalayas is between mid- February to May and again from October to December. The treks pass by beautiful gompas, simple but colourful hamlets and through so fascinating alpine forests full of a rich variety of flora and fauna. Yuksom is an ideal take-off point for trekking. This point is invariably used as a centre of climbing and trekking expeditions by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. The trek to Bakhim is an unforgettable B experience. Dzongri at an altitude of 3,962 metres, offers the visitor an excellent and unobstructed view of the Khangchendzonga Massif. It also provides a trekker with superb views of sunrise and sunset. 

Trekking Peaks in Sikkim:

Trekking Permits:
Foreigners have to obtain permits for trekking on most routes in Sikkim. Permits can be obtained from any of the following places: Delhi, Kolkata, Siliguri. Permit restrictions mean that trekkers can only follow well-beaten trails and within a limited period of time.

Treks offered in and around Sikkim:

	Dzongri Trek
	Goechala Trek
	Singalila Trek
	Greenlake Trek
	Greenlake/ Yumesamdong
	North Sikkim Trek

TRAINS BETWEEN A PAIR OF STATIONS

Origin	HOWRAH JN -[CAL ]	Destination	NEW JALPAIGURI -[NJP ]

Train No.	Train Name	Origin	Dep.Time	Destination	Arr.Time	Days Of Run							Classes
						M	T	W	T	F	S	S	1A	2A	FC	3A	CC	SL	2S
2343	+DARJEELING MAIL	SEALDAH	22:05	NEW JALPAIGURI	08:00	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y			-		-		-
2345	+SARAIGHAT EXP	HOWRAH JN	16:00	NEW JALPAIGURI	01:50	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	-		-		-		-
3141	+TESTA TORSA EXP	SEALDAH	13:35	NEW JALPAIGURI	03:15	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	-		-		-		-
3147	+UTTAR BANGA EXP	SEALDAH	19:35	NEW JALPAIGURI	07:00	Y	N	Y	N	N	Y	N	-		-		-		-
5657	+KANCHANJANGA EX	SEALDAH	06:45	NEW JALPAIGURI	18:20	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	-		-		-		-
5959	+KAMRUP EXPRESS	HOWRAH JN	17:35	NEW JALPAIGURI	06:15	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	-		-		-		-
2509	+GUWAHATI EXP	*HOWRAH JN	11:15	NEW JALPAIGURI	21:30	N	N	N	N	Y	Y	Y	-		-		-		-