East SikkimGood season
East Sikkim in December
Cold and clear, about 3–14°C in Gangtok
Clear, cold days and the first heavy snows higher up. Losoong and the Kagyed Chaam bring masked dances to Gangtok before the Christmas rush.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Sikkim's capital on a ridge above the Ranikhola valley
The Karma Kagyu seat across the valley from Gangtok
A glacial lake at 3,753 m on the road to Nathu La
A boot-shaped lake and farm homestays below the Silk Route
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What is on
Festivals this month
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit East Sikkim?
Clear, cold days and the first heavy snows higher up. Losoong and the Kagyed Chaam bring masked dances to Gangtok before the Christmas rush.
What is the weather like in East Sikkim in December?
Cold and clear, about 3–14°C in Gangtok. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in East Sikkim in December?
We suggest Gangtok, Rumtek, Tsomgo Lake, Aritar. Carry warm layers and book the Christmas week early.