East SikkimBest season
East Sikkim in May
Warm days, about 12–22°C in Gangtok
Peak season for Indian families, with crowds at Tsomgo and full hotels in Gangtok. Flowers carpet the slopes around the high lakes.
Where to go
Our picks for May
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
Hairpin bends and homestays on the old Silk Route
Sikkim's capital on a ridge above the Ranikhola valley
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Packages
Routes at their best in May
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit East Sikkim?
Peak season for Indian families, with crowds at Tsomgo and full hotels in Gangtok. Flowers carpet the slopes around the high lakes.
What is the weather like in East Sikkim in May?
Warm days, about 12–22°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 May?
We suggest Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Zuluk, Gangtok. Book hotels and cars well ahead, especially around school holidays.