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Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in October
The best month for views and the start of the autumn trekking season from Yuksom. Durga Puja and Diwali bring large crowds from Bengal and beyond, and Pelling hotel prices can double in those weeks. Outside the holidays, it is close to perfect: clear mornings, mild days and dry trails.
Local tip: Avoid the Puja week in Pelling if you can, or book a village homestay instead.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Trips at their best
Tickets for October
Value
West & South Sikkim9 nights · On foot
Goecha La trek from Yuksom
Yuksom
₹34,000per personabout ₹3,400 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim8 nights · Reserved car
Grand West and South Sikkim loop
Ravangla · Pelling · Yuksom · Rinchenpong
₹45,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Value
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed
Hee Bermiok and Rinchenpong village stays
Hee Bermiok · Rinchenpong
₹15,000per personabout ₹3,000 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car
Pelling and Kaluk honeymoon on a budget
Pelling · Kaluk
₹30,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Shoestring
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Shared jeeps
Ravangla and Namchi on a shoestring
Ravangla · Namchi
₹10,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car
Buddha, Guru and tea in South Sikkim
Ravangla · Temi · Namchi
₹27,000per personabout ₹4,500 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim?
The best month for views and the start of the autumn trekking season from Yuksom. Durga Puja and Diwali bring large crowds from Bengal and beyond, and Pelling hotel prices can double in those weeks. Outside the holidays, it is close to perfect: clear mornings, mild days and dry trails.
What is the weather like in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in October?
Pelling about 9–18 °C, dry, clear. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in October?
We suggest Pelling, Yuksom, Kaluk. Avoid the Puja week in Pelling if you can, or book a village homestay instead.