Gangtok & East Sikkim · month by month
Gangtok & East Sikkim in April
One of the best months. The Kyongnosla sanctuary below Tsomgo and the slopes around Zuluk and Gnathang turn red and pink with rhododendrons, the high roads are usually open, and days are long. Tsomgo may still have ice at its edges. Expect occasional evening showers and busier roads towards the end of the month as school holidays begin.
Local tip: Book Silk Route homestays a few weeks ahead for the late April rhododendron season.
Where to go
Our picks for April
Trips at their best
Tickets for April
Value
Gangtok5 nights · Reserved car
Gangtok, Pakyong and Aritar for families
Gangtok · Pakyong · Aritar
₹19,000per personabout ₹3,150 a day
Shoestring
Gangtok7 nights · Shared jeeps
A backpacker week in East Sikkim
Gangtok · Rumtek · Aritar
₹16,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Shoestring
Gangtok3 nights · Shared jeeps
Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake on a shoestring
Gangtok
₹8,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Comfort
Gangtok5 nights · Reserved car
Gangtok and Rumtek for families, in comfort
Gangtok · Rumtek
₹26,000per personabout ₹4,350 a day
Comfort
Gangtok9 nights · Reserved car
The grand East Sikkim loop
Gangtok · Rumtek · Pakyong · Zuluk
₹48,000per personabout ₹4,800 a day
Comfort
Gangtok4 nights · Reserved car
A Gangtok honeymoon with Rumtek and Aritar
Gangtok · Rumtek · Aritar
₹26,000per personabout ₹5,200 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is April a good time to visit Gangtok & East Sikkim?
One of the best months. The Kyongnosla sanctuary below Tsomgo and the slopes around Zuluk and Gnathang turn red and pink with rhododendrons, the high roads are usually open, and days are long. Tsomgo may still have ice at its edges. Expect occasional evening showers and busier roads towards the end of the month as school holidays begin.
What is the weather like in Gangtok & East Sikkim in April?
Gangtok 12–21 °C, warm days, some showers. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Gangtok & East Sikkim in April?
We suggest Tsomgo Lake, Zuluk, Gnathang. Book Silk Route homestays a few weeks ahead for the late April rhododendron season.