Foreigners must obtain an Inner Line Permit from the Home Ministry, New Delhi, which should be applied for four weeks in advance before the proposed date of entry into Sikkim. A copy to be endorsed to the Sikkim Tourism, Hotel Janpath, Room No. 10, New Delhi to expedite the matter. This permit will allow them to stay for 7 days in case of sight-seeing and 10 days for group trekkers not exceeding twenty.

Restricted areas

All of East Sikkim beyond Rongali and North Sikkim beyond Phodang are restricted areas.