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**diffuser911** · 07-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post

My plans have changed and I am going solo August last week. Hope the rains won't be a bother. Anyone cares to join, please PM. Whoever heard of One to Tango??

darth_lucifer, Anup and razor:
Can I get a permit made for Nathula in advance? I was planning to start on Sat from Bhubaneswar and reach Siliguri on Sunday night. But knowing that the pass is open only on Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun, I am thinking of starting on Friday mid-day and struggle upto Gangtok on Sunday morning, then head over to Nathula with the permits in hand

. Can't afford to miss the weekend on either side of the week due to leaves crunch

.

Spidey:
You mention permit can be made in Siliguri, right? Are these valid for going to Nathula? I have a friend there who can get me the permit in advance if it cuts down the delay. I am in confusion over the various permits discussed here (Route permit vs Inner state permit).

Come one guys!! Someone can answer it, right??

Another thing: It may sound like a joke, but are permit-issuing offices open on Sunday? I am reaching there Sunday and don't wanna miss out the Nathula pass.

**spiderweb** · 07-23-2009, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post

Spidey:
You mention permit can be made in Siliguri, right? Are these valid for going to Nathula? I have a friend there who can get me the permit in advance if it cuts down the delay. I am in confusion over the various permits discussed here (Route permit vs Inner state permit).

No man, I never mentioned of getting permits in Siliguri, neither evn I know if one can get it there. You can issue permit for Nathula in Gangtok only.
But am doubtful, that it'll be open this season due to various reasons. plz check out that & then move ahead with ur plans.

**darth_lucifer** · 07-23-2009, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post

My plans have changed and I am going solo August last week. Hope the rains won't be a bother. Anyone cares to join, please PM. Whoever heard of One to Tango??

darth_lucifer, Anup and razor:
Can I get a permit made for Nathula in advance? I was planning to start on Sat from Bhubaneswar and reach Siliguri on Sunday night. But knowing that the pass is open only on Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun, I am thinking of starting on Friday mid-day and struggle upto Gangtok on Sunday morning, then head over to Nathula with the permits in hand

. Can't afford to miss the weekend on either side of the week due to leaves crunch

.

Spidey:
You mention permit can be made in Siliguri, right? Are these valid for going to Nathula? I have a friend there who can get me the permit in advance if it cuts down the delay. I am in confusion over the various permits discussed here (Route permit vs Inner state permit).

You can try your luck for obtaining the permits in incase you have a local contacts.Else most of the travel agents do the entire package with hotel bookings and transport which I guess wouldnt interest you.
You need to get permits from Sikkim Tourism office @Gangtok.I think the pass is open now on all the days contrary to what you might have heard...check with your local friend

**diffuser911** · 07-24-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by spiderweb View Post

No man, I never mentioned of getting permits in Siliguri, neither evn I know if one can get it there. You can issue permit for Nathula in Gangtok only.
But am doubtful, that it'll be open this season due to various reasons. plz check out that & then move ahead with ur plans.

Maybe I got it wrong; saw in your post where there is a list of Sikkim Tourism office. Will definitely checkout if the pass is open before going.

Originally posted by darth_lucifer View Post

You can try your luck for obtaining the permits in incase you have a local contacts.Else most of the travel agents do the entire package with hotel bookings and transport which I guess wouldnt interest you.
You need to get permits from Sikkim Tourism office @Gangtok.I think the pass is open now on all the days contrary to what you might have heard...check with your local friend

One of my friends is coming down to my city, so I'll give him all the photocopies of the documents requried. Will check out the days too, so that I don't take a hit after reaching there.

Are mobiles from other states allowed in roaming in Sikkim? I've heard J&K doesn't allow, being a border state. If they do allow, which one has the best coverage?

**darkknight** · 07-24-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post

Are mobiles from other states allowed in roaming in Sikkim? I've heard J&K doesn't allow, being a border state. If they do allow, which one has the best coverage?

Nothing of this sort...neither in J&K....all mobile networks have access in all the sovereign states of India.

In case if at all you need something physically done in sikkim which your friend can't handle than PM me.I can try some jugaad.else go with a complete free mind and no tensions.

It is such a beautiful & free state that you won't find many hassles

**spiderweb** · 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

Nothing of this sort...neither in J&K....all mobile networks have access in all the sovereign states of India.

In case if at all you need something physically done in sikkim which your friend can't handle than PM me.I can try some jugaad.else go with a complete free mind and no tensions.

It is such a beautiful & free state that you won't find many hassles

But Dont try to roam by urself after 8 PM (after dark basically), thats a strict NO-NO from my side. Robberies & other crimes are common at that time.

**diffuser911** · 07-24-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

Nothing of this sort...neither in J&K....all mobile networks have access in all the sovereign states of India.

In case if at all you need something physically done in sikkim which your friend can't handle than PM me.I can try some jugaad.else go with a complete free mind and no tensions.

It is such a beautiful & free state that you won't find many hassles

Thanks darkie

. I will surely contact you if things don't fall in place.

Originally posted by spiderweb View Post

But Dont try to roam by urself after 8 PM (after dark basically), thats a strict NO-NO from my side. Robberies & other crimes are common at that time.

Ohh...that means I would be stranded in my hotel room for long times

. Anyways, I would prefer to avoid any riding after dark. Darn these CBZ headlights

.

**burnoutz** · 07-25-2009, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by spiderweb View Post

But Dont try to roam by urself after 8 PM (after dark basically), thats a strict NO-NO from my side. Robberies & other crimes are common at that time.

If u r in gangtok... after 8 is not a problem... gangtok sleeps after 11... But in remote places like lachung, chumthang or lachen, life stops after 7.. Robberies & other crimes are not the issue... sikkim is safer than many/any other states in India.. but you would have nothing to do after 7 in those places and thats common for all remote hilly areas i think...

**spiderweb** · 07-25-2009, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by burnoutz View Post

If u r in gangtok... after 8 is not a problem... gangtok sleeps after 11... But in remote places like lachung, chumthang or lachen, life stops after 7.. Robberies & other crimes are not the issue... sikkim is safer than many/any other states in India.. but you would have nothing to do after 7 in those places and thats common for all remote hilly areas i think...

Well thats just what I heard of, dint really dare go out to check. Though I really wanted to. I went there in 2004, I guess maybe that time crimes were there.

**diffuser911** · 07-27-2009, 11:58 AM

Updates on SIkkim

Okk...time for some updates from my side. I had a visit from a friend who lives in Siliguri and after a long talk with him, I came to know the following:

Gorkhaland issue has had an indirect affect on Sikkim due to the blocking of NH-31A. The patch of road barred is so that no one can enter the state by using a bypass. Hence, the city is running low on supplies and hotels have closed down. Even petrol pumps have orders to give only 5L petrol at a go.
The Sikkim Tourism office in Siliguri/Kolkata can be used for getting permits in advance. My friend will get more details and I'll update you fellas here.
One warning that he gave me was, in his own words, "Hill people don't like the plain fellas much and they can get into fights easily for the smallest reasons. So, don't mess!". PS: My friend's opinion and based on his experience, not mine, which is quite contrary.
Tung La is a lesser known scenic spot and a half-hour drive away from Nathu La gate. Worth visiting since you are already close by.

**spiderweb** · 07-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post

One warning that he gave me was, in his own words, "Hill people don't like the plain fellas much and they can get into fights easily for the smallest reasons. So, don't mess!

". PS: My friend's opinion and based on his experience, not mine, which is quite contrary.[*]Tung La is a lesser known scenic spot and a half-hour drive away from Nathu La gate. Worth visiting since you are already close by

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thats why I was telling ppl to not roam after dark, only coz of incidents lyk that is very common there...
though not everyone is like that there.

**spiderweb** · 09-08-2009, 03:14 AM

BHUTAN-SIKKIM

So the list is Almost up...

Spiderweb - ZMA R
Rachitkohli - ZMA
Jehangir - P220 (ex/non 'xbhp'ian)

Lets see, what will be the final dates.
Meeting will be happening soon.
So lots of BIG stuff on the cards.

Open Invitation to join IN.

Total : Max 5-6 guys. 1 pillion only.

**rachitkohli** · 09-08-2009, 03:23 AM

thnx spidy for putting up my name..
the only concern right now for me is leaves.. i have already exhausted bunch of leaves of almost 18 days.. so lets see if i could get some more & some more situations may come up like me tying knot in next few months..

lets see how the luck supports me to ride here..!! all the best for me..

Good night

**spiderweb** · 09-08-2009, 03:26 AM

Lets do this in late November... 16 days we need.

Do it before tying the knot or regret for ur lyf :P

Lets meet this Saturday night @ DK/Marcus's bday g2g... n decide!

JUST DO IT MAN...

the LONGEST RIDE of ur pre-marriage lyf...

Am estimating it to be 8000+ kms.

**rachitkohli** · 09-08-2009, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by spiderweb View Post

Lets do this during Diwali or in November... 16 days we need.

Do it before tying the knot or regret for ur lyf :P

Lets meet this Saturday night @ DK/Marcus's bday g2g... n decide!

Diwali is a wonderful time to do this, provided no other issues come from my side..
my rides/tours wont change after tying the knot too, as everything is clarified beforehand

& signed on a stamp paper

anyways.. lets meet up someday & discuss on this..

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