East SikkimBest season
East Sikkim in March
Mild days, cold nights, about 6–18°C in Gangtok
Spring begins, with rhododendrons flowering lower down and snow still lining the road to Nathu La. A good month for snow with a better chance of open roads.
Where to go
Our picks for March
Sikkim's capital on a ridge above the Ranikhola valley
A glacial lake at 3,753 m on the road to Nathu La
The border pass at 4,310 m on the old road to Lhasa
A boot-shaped lake and farm homestays below the Silk Route
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What is on
Festivals this month
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Routes at their best in March
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is March a good time to visit East Sikkim?
Spring begins, with rhododendrons flowering lower down and snow still lining the road to Nathu La. A good month for snow with a better chance of open roads.
What is the weather like in East Sikkim in March?
Mild days, cold nights, about 6–18°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 March?
We suggest Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Aritar. Pack for both mild days in Gangtok and freezing wind at Nathu La.