East SikkimGood season
East Sikkim in January
Cold and clear, about 0–12°C in Gangtok
Gangtok is cold but often sunny, with good mountain views. Tsomgo is usually frozen and snow can close the road to Nathu La and above Zuluk for days.
Where to go
Our picks for January
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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Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is January a good time to visit East Sikkim?
Gangtok is cold but often sunny, with good mountain views. Tsomgo is usually frozen and snow can close the road to Nathu La and above Zuluk for days.
What is the weather like in East Sikkim in January?
Cold and clear, about 0–12°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 January?
We suggest Gangtok, Rumtek, Tsomgo Lake, Aritar. Keep a spare day in Gangtok for the Tsomgo trip in case snow closes the road.