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Planning New Year in Sikkim? Only Indians can visit this place

December 29, 2025

Trending:Trump-Zelenskyy meetNew Jersey helicopter crashBrigitte Bardot diesChina military drills near Taiwan2025 year enderPlanning New Year in Sikkim? Only Indians can visit this placeSimran Singh • December 29, 2025, 17:02:34 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterTravelling in Sikkim is a slow, rewarding journey through mountain roads, monasteries and changing landscapes, where permits, weather and altitude shape every step of the way. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleZero Point in Sikkim, near Yumthang Valley, marks the end of the motorable road where snow-covered mountains, frozen streams and thin air offer a stark, silent glimpse of the high Himalayas. Welcoming the year in Sikkim feels less like a celebration and more like a pause. Sikkim greets the New Year gently.

Zero Point in Sikkim, near Yumthang Valley, marks the end of the motorable road where snow-covered mountains, frozen streams and thin air offer a stark, silent glimpse of the high Himalayas

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Snow settles on the mountains, prayer flags sway in the cold air and the light feels softer, almost thoughtful.
In Gangtok, there is no rush to celebrate.
Cafés stay warm and inviting, tea is poured slowly and people greet one another without hurry.
The hills seem to quiet the mind.
As the old year fades, the winding roads, frosted peaks and still mornings invite you to slow down and simply take it all in. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADMoving through the state at this time feels deeply personal.

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Planning New Year in Sikkim? Only Indians can visit this place

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