Dare not to bring drugs or any illegal stuff to India, as it is a crime and the culpable will be treated severely.

Sikkim lies on the borderline; consequently many areas are restricted from people. Don't try to bribe or take some prohibited action, in order to enter.

Respect local customs and culture

While visiting monasteries, respect the cultural tradition of state. Remove your shoes outside and try not to wear offensive clothes.

Refrain from giving money to children since it will encourage begging.

Foreigners who want to visit Sikkim must acquire ILP that is Inner Line Permit besides an Indian visa. Foreigners can obtain the permits from the tourist offices in Delhi, Sikkim and Calcutta.

Currency Conversion facility is provided by various banks in Sikkim.

If you are visiting Sikkim during summer carry light woolen clothes with you. While if you are visiting Sikkim during the winter then bring heavy woolen clothes.

Always prefer drinking filtered or mineral water. Avoid eating uncooked food or ill prepared food during your trip.

Conserve Sikkim’s natural and cultural heritage

Do not disturb wildlife or its habitats

Leave all camps and trails clean

The local language of Sikkim is Nepali. English is the official language generally limited English is understood and spoken.

People of Sikkim are basically rice-eaters. Alcoholic drinks are admired both amongst men and women. Beef eating is common amongst the Bhutias. Sikkim cuisine shows influence of different countries and culture. One can discover a touch of Tibetan and Nepal cuisine in many dishes .More than vegetarian dishes, you will get non vegetarian dishes. Meat and dairy products are a usual among people of Sikkim.
Popular dishes of Sikkim are Momos, Thukpa or Gya Thuk (Noodle Soup), Gundruk and Sinki, Kinema Chhurpi, Mesu, Sidra ko Achar, Saelroti, Pakku

Summer, Winter, Monsoon, Autumn and Spring are the five seasons of Sikkim.In summers temperature seldom goes to maximum 28 °C and drops below 0°C in winters. The average annual temperature for the foremost part of Sikkim is recorded 18°C. The sun shines bright in the state of Sikkim during the months of March–May. Since its raining most of the time in Sikkim therefore one can easily feel the humidity in the air. Monsoon prevails from late-June to early-September. Autumn stays from September to October and is a pleasant time for tourists to visit the state. In India, Sikkim is one of the few states that receive regular snowfall. The proper winter season starts from late December till February

	" Namaste” (common method of greeting people in Sikkim, India)
	“ Dhanyanwad “(Thank you)
	“ Yo jaga ko naam kye ho?” (What is the name of this place?)
	“ Peri Bhanno Hous" (Can you repeat that?)
	“ Khati time laag cha?” (How much time will it take?)
	“ Kaha chaa <Name of the destination>?” (Where is <name of the destination>?)
	“ Yo Kye ho?" (What is this?)
	“ Khati?” (How much?)