what all things should i carry with me, if i am planning a teip to gangtok around Dec 25?

Answer 1

-Sikkim is a pleasure to visit all year round. Carry woollens all year round. While most places in East Sikkim (Gangtok) accept credit cards, the relatively smaller towns of West Sikkim do not.
-Use of plastic is strictly prohibited
-Rainwear is a must in any season.
-All foreign tourists other than from Nepal or Bhutan require a passport with an Indian visa prior to arrival.
-Foreigners require an inner-line permit to enter Sikkim which is valid for 15 days and can be extended by the tourism department by another 15 days.
-Money :The currency used in Sikkim is Indian rupees. There are few places to change money at Gangtok. Travellers cheques can be en-cashed at the State Bank of India, Gangtok Main Branch.
-carry some essential medicines for fever, nausea, headache, indigestion etc. High pressure, and asthma patients should get a proper checkup done before going to high altitude zones.
-A 10% tip is the norm in high-end restaurants that do not add a service charge to the bill. Small change in modest restaurants is acceptable. Round off taxi fare; add more for exceptionally good service. Tip porters 1 rupee per bag. For more on business and social etiquette.

Useful Numbers
The international dialling code for India is 91
Gangtok STD code : 3592
Police: 100
Fire department: 101
Ambulance: 102

Electricity
220 volts, 50Hz . Sockets are round, two-pin variety. Power outages are frequent, so make sure sensitive electronic equipment is protected
-Business Hours
Public and private offices: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); some open on Saturdays, but all are closed on Sundays.
Shops: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon. to Sat.)
Post offices: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); 10 a.m.-12 noon ( Sat.)
Banks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. The Central Bank in Ashok Hotel and the State Bank of India at the Airport are open round-the-clock.
Restaurants: until 11 p.m.; nightclubs and discos close much later.
-Languages
Sikimese, English, Hindi.