Gangtok & East Sikkim · month by month
Gangtok & East Sikkim in October
The best month for views. The air is washed clean, Kanchenjunga stands clear most mornings, and the high roads to Tsomgo, Nathu La and Zuluk are open and dry. It is also the busiest month because of the Puja holidays, so rooms and cars cost more and permit queues are long. Book ahead and start early.
Local tip: Sleep at Zuluk for the Lungthung sunrise over Kanchenjunga, at its clearest in October and November.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Trips at their best
Tickets for October
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 October a good time to visit Gangtok & East Sikkim?
The best month for views. The air is washed clean, Kanchenjunga stands clear most mornings, and the high roads to Tsomgo, Nathu La and Zuluk are open and dry. It is also the busiest month because of the Puja holidays, so rooms and cars cost more and permit queues are long. Book ahead and start early.
What is the weather like in Gangtok & East Sikkim in October?
Gangtok 12–21 °C, dry, clear skies. 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 October?
We suggest Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Zuluk. Sleep at Zuluk for the Lungthung sunrise over Kanchenjunga, at its clearest in October and November.