A: Sikkim is still a restricted area and one still requires a special inner line permit to enter Sikkim along with your Indian visa. You only require a valid Indian visa to visit Darjeeling, Assam and Meghalaya, whereas a special inner line permit is required to visit Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Manipur. Foreigners are still not permitted to enter Nagaland and Tripura. You may obtain the Sikkim permit from the Indian missions at your respective countries and have it endorsed on your Indian visa informing them that you will be travelling to Sikkim or on your arrival to Siliguri which is about 10 minutes drive from the nearest airport Bagdogra. If you are still unable to get your permit to enter Sikkim for any reason, you may get a temporary two days permit at the Sikkim-Bengal border (Rangpo) and extend it at Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. We shall however provide you with all the necessary assistance on your arrival to Bagdogra. You will require to have a passport size photo.

A: Yes. If you are planning to go trekking in Sikkim, then you will require to have a trekking permit. The Government of Sikkim also requires you to be in a group of minimum four people and travelling through a recognized agency of Sikkim and will issue permits to such groups only. We can however arrange for a group of two also but under special cases only. You will also require a separate passport size photo for your trekking permit.

A: We have made our payment plan as simple as possible and have done away with deposits. To confirm your participation you are required to deposit 50% of the land cost by bank transfer 30 days before commencement of the trip into our account in favor of "Yala Adventure" or by credit card also.We will send the bank details on the time of trip confirmation. The balance is to be paid on your arrival to Sikkim/Nepal/Darjeeling in USD cash/Travelers cheques (American Express).

A: You will require a good sleeping bag, a warm jacket, a raincoat, a water bottle, few pair of cotton socks, a pair of long underwear and a good pair of hiking boot. And finally you should have a strong spirit of adventure and a healthy attitude towards a new culture and environment.

A: The best period to visit is between February - May and from October - December.

A: Our cooks are trained to provide a choice of local dishes and western cuisine. Each meal consists of a minimum of five items. In the morning you are provided tea or coffee served in your tents. Hot water in bowls to wash your face. Breakfast consist of oatmeal with milk and sugar, local Tibetan bread/toasts with eggs (fried, boiled or scrambled) boiled potatoes. Lunch: Rice, noodles, bread and plenty of fresh organic vegetables. Dinner: Spring rolls, vegetables, rice, noodles, fruits. Our cooks culinary skill has found mention in such reputed travel magazine like "Outside" of USA. We always provide safe boiled water or Sikkim tea to fill in your personal bottles before you start your trek. You are advised to drink only water and tea served to you by our staff.