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What to Pack
A good pair of walking shoes will hold you in good stead. Pack a light weight jacket for cool summer evenings and warmer gear if visiting in the winter months. Also carry some waterproof outfits as it can start raining just about anytime.
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Emergency Number
POLICE:
Police: 100
HOSPITAL:
Ambulance: 03592-202001
Hospital: 03592-222944
TOURISM BOARD OFFICE:
Sikkim Tourist Info centre: 03592 - 221634
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Special Permits
IMP: Indian nationals need to carry some identity cards like driving license, voter's card, passport etc to enter certain restricted areas in this hill station although it is generally not required.
Foreigners are granted visas for 15 days and are permitted to visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong and Pemayangtse. The permits are issued at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office at Kolkata and also at Siliguri.
For those interested in going for trekking in the interior region of the state, the Department of Tourism issues Protected Area Permit (PAP) at Gangtok which is available for certain specified area for groups consisting of two or more foreigners subject to condition that the trekking programme is arranged through a registered travel agency.
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