Permits, seasons and road notes

Permits, seasons, road conditions and the stays we like, written by the people who run the trips.

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Sandakphu Trek vs. Vintage Land Rover: Which Experience is Right for You?

A candid comparison of walking the classic 7-day Singalila ridge route versus bouncing along historic boulder tracks in an iconic 1950s British Land Rover.

Permits & Regulations6 min read

Sikkim & Singalila Permits 2026: Complete Guide for Indian & Foreign Travelers

Everything you need to know about Inner Line Permits (ILP), Protected Area Permits (PAP), and army checkposts for North Sikkim, Zuluk, and Sandakphu in 2026.

Stays & Culture4 min read

Top Offbeat Tea Estate Stays in Darjeeling: Beyond Standard Hotels

Why staying at a century-old planter's bungalow surrounded by misty Camellia Sinensis bushes will completely redefine your Darjeeling vacation.