Protected Area Permits (PAP) are necessary for both domestic and foreign tourists to visit specific regions in Sikkim. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the permits required:

East District

• Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Police Check Post.
  • Foreign tourists: Permits issued by the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department. Vehicle permits must be obtained from the Police Check Post through a registered travel agency.
• Nathula Pass:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Tourism Department and vehicle permits by the Police Check Post through a registered travel agency.

West District

• Dzongri Trek:
  • Permits issued by TIC Pelling and TIC Gangtok.
• Singalila Trek:
  • Permits issued by TIC Pelling after clearance from the Home Department, Forest Department, and Army, through registered travel agencies.

North District

• Yumthang:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Police Check Post.
  • Foreign tourists: Permits issued by the Tourism Department and vehicle permits by the Police Check Post.
• Yumesamdong:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Police Check Post.
  • Foreign tourists: Permits issued by the Tourism Department and vehicle permits by the Police Check Post.
• Thangu-Chopta Valley:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Police Check Post.
  • Foreign tourists: Permits issued by the Tourism Department and vehicle permits by the Police Check Post. Foreigners must apply through a Sikkim Tourism registered travel agent in groups of two or more.
• Gurudongmar:
  • Domestic tourists: Permits issued by the Police Check Post.
  • Foreign tourists: Permits issued by the Permit Cell, Tourism Department, up to Thangu.
• Green Lake Trekking:
  • Permits issued by the Adventure Cell of the Tourism Department after clearance from the Forest Department, Home Department, and Army, through a registered travel agency.

South District

• Mainam Trekking:
  • Permits issued by TIC Pelling and TIC Gangtok through a registered travel agency after clearance from the Home/Army/Forest and Police.
• Alpine Mountaineering Expeditions:
  • Permits issued by the Tourism Department after obtaining clearances from the Home Department, Forest, Army, and Police for the following peaks:
    • TinchenKhang (5603 meters)
    • Jopuno (5935 meters)
    • Freys Peak (5830 meters)
    • Lama Angden (5868 meters)
    • Brum Khangse (5433 meters)
• National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • Entry permits issued by the Forest Department at Gangtok.

Required Documents for Protected Area Permits

Nathula Pass:

• Indians:
  • Voter ID/Driving License
  • 2 passport size photos
  • Kids below 18: Birth certificate/Father’s voter ID/Passport (Aadhar card not accepted)
• Foreigners:
  • Not allowed

Gurudongmar:

• Indians:
  • Voter ID/Driving License
  • 2 passport size photos
• Foreigners:
  • Not allowed to visit Gurudongmar but can visit Lachen & Yumthang.
  • Documents for Lachen & Yumthang: Valid Passport, Indian Visa, 2 passport size photos, and original documents along with ILP
  • Kids below 18: Birth certificate/Father’s voter ID/Passport (Aadhar card not accepted)

Zuluk:

• Indians:
  • Voter ID/Driving License
  • 2 passport size photos
  • Kids below 18: Birth certificate/Father’s voter ID/Passport (Aadhar card not accepted)
• Foreigners:
  • Not allowed

Two-Wheelers/Motor Bike Permit:

• Registration certificate of the bike
• Driving License
• Pollution certificate
• Insurance certificate
• 2 passport size photos
• Identity proof of rider and co-rider