North Sikkim in December

Cold, snow possible from mid-month

Lachung and Yumthang may get snow, and Christmas brings a holiday rush from Kolkata. Gurudongmar access depends on snowfall.

Where to go

Our picks for December

Village Lachung

A wooden mountain village at the gate to Yumthang and Zero Point

Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 2 nights

Valley Yumthang Valley

Rhododendron meadows at 3,564 m, with Zero Point above

Best Apr – May · Oct – Nov

Village Dzongu

A Lepcha reserve of cardamom, rivers and village homestays

Best Feb – Apr · Oct – Dec · 2 nights

Ask for a room with a heater and confirm whether it costs extra.

What is on

Festivals this month

Namsoong, the Lepcha New YearDecember, around the start of the Lepcha month of Kurnyit

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

Is December a good time to visit North Sikkim?

Lachung and Yumthang may get snow, and Christmas brings a holiday rush from Kolkata. Gurudongmar access depends on snowfall.

What is the weather like in North Sikkim in December?

Cold, snow possible from mid-month. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in North Sikkim in December?

We suggest Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Dzongu. Ask for a room with a heater and confirm whether it costs extra.

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