Sikkim: The Definitive Road Map

tacita · Apr 9th, 2008, 17:54

when i was planning my trip to sikkim, i found scads of maps. problem was, none of them told me much about real conditions on the ground, the detailed, byzantine road system, or the topography. finally, i came across this one, published by "international travel maps," available from amazon. if you can't get it from amazon where you live, you may be able to order it from a good bookstore. i can't recommend it more highly.

amateur · Apr 9th, 2008, 18:15

Thanks, Tacita... just what I needed to pick up next on my planning list.

GerardKelly · Apr 11th, 2008, 08:12

They also have a website:

http://www.itmb.com/travel_maps.htm

I was glad to see they actually have a map focused on Sikkim.

amateur · Apr 14th, 2008, 16:35

Future travellers might want to check out Eicher Good Earth's map of the state of Sikkim. I own a copy each of their city maps of Mumbai and Chennai, the most amazingly detailed maps you'd have ever seen. I presume a state map of Sikkim is just as detailed. I've just ordered a copy, will post my feedback once I've received it. INR 220.

psychotropic · Apr 17th, 2008, 13:05

hey amateur, where have you ordered this map from? I'd like to order one as well

amateur · Apr 18th, 2008, 20:44

Here's the deep link.

If it's not working, go to http://maps.eicherworld.com/ and click travel guides... you should see the sikkim one listed.

If you're in Kolkata/ Delhi on your way into Sikkim, and have some time, you might even get this at some biggish bookstore (which gives you the chance to reject it; since I haven't seen my copy yet I can't be sure I'm pointing you to the best there is). But in Chennai that's not happening--went to the Odyssey at Adyar, which is biggish I think--and was told they only stock the city maps from Eicher.

psychotropic · Apr 19th, 2008, 15:05

thanks for the link amateur....do post as soon as you receive it and let me know how it is. I'm heading to Sikkim on May 1st.

GerardKelly · Apr 27th, 2008, 12:52

Hey Tacita. Just got the ITMB Sikkim map from my local map shop, and it is sweet! It does have great detail, and provides a great lay of the land. Thanks for the earlier tip.

Apr 9th, 2008, 17:54	#1
tacita Maha Mutant Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,410	Sikkim: The Definitive Road Map when i was planning my trip to sikkim, i found scads of maps. problem was, none of them told me much about real conditions on the ground, the detailed, byzantine road system, or the topography. finally, i came across this one, published by "international travel maps," available from amazon. if you can't get it from amazon where you live, you may be able to order it from a good bookstore. i can't recommend it more highly. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. ~Helen Keller

Apr 18th, 2008, 20:44	#6
amateur Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chennai, for the past year. "Home": Mumbai. Posts: 34	Here's the deep link. If it's not working, go to http://maps.eicherworld.com/ and click travel guides... you should see the sikkim one listed. If you're in Kolkata/ Delhi on your way into Sikkim, and have some time, you might even get this at some biggish bookstore (which gives you the chance to reject it; since I haven't seen my copy yet I can't be sure I'm pointing you to the best there is). But in Chennai that's not happening--went to the Odyssey at Adyar, which is biggish I think--and was told they only stock the city maps from Eicher. __________________ Sometimes I think the biggest proof there's intelligent life out there is that they haven't contacted us. --Paraphrased from Calvin

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amateur Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chennai, for the past year. "Home": Mumbai. Posts: 34	Future travellers might want to check out Eicher Good Earth's map of the state of Sikkim. I own a copy each of their city maps of Mumbai and Chennai, the most amazingly detailed maps you'd have ever seen. I presume a state map of Sikkim is just as detailed. I've just ordered a copy, will post my feedback once I've received it. INR 220.

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