Camping in Sikkim.

2 camping spots across Sikkim — facilities, water access, permits, and honest reviews.

Yuksom Meadows Camp

Yuksom

Pre-trek campground for the legendary Goechala trail. Wake up to monastery bells and Kanchenjunga views. Popular with trekkers and solo travelers.

Water

Zuluk Silk Route Camp

Zuluk

High-altitude hillside camp on the historic Silk Route. Watch sunrise over Kanchenjunga from above 32 hairpin bends. Permits required for this restricted area.

Permit

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