- Where
- On the North Sikkim Highway between Mangan and Chungthang
- Distance
- Roughly 70–80 km from Gangtok
- Timings
- Daylight
- Entry fee
- Free
- Permit
- North Sikkim permit needed beyond the checkpost
- Best time
- June–October for the most water
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
Naga Falls tumbles down a rock face right next to the North Sikkim Highway. It is the first of the big waterfalls on the drive north from Gangtok, and most vehicles stop for a few minutes.
Tips
The falls are fullest from June to October, which is also landslide season on this road, so check conditions before travelling. Spray makes the rocks slippery; keep to the roadside.
How to reach
You pass Naga Falls on the way from Gangtok to Lachung or Lachen, between Mangan and Chungthang. North Sikkim permits are arranged by your tour operator in Gangtok.
Naga Falls: questions travellers ask
Where is Naga Falls in Sikkim?
On the North Sikkim Highway between Mangan and Chungthang, on the way to Lachung and Lachen.
Is there an entry fee at Naga Falls?
No. It is a free roadside stop.
When is the best time to see Naga Falls?
June to October, when the flow is strongest.
How long should I stop?
About 15 minutes for photos.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
