West and South SikkimBest season
West and South Sikkim in December
Cold and clear, 3–13°C in Pelling
Sharp, clear mornings and cold nights. Ralang holds its masked dances, and Christmas to New Year is busy in Pelling.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Kangchenjunga at breakfast, and the old capitals of Sikkim below
A tall Buddha above the clouds, and Sikkim's only tea estate below
A ridge-top village with a rare Buddha and a lake that was poisoned
Guru Rinpoche on the hilltop and Shiva on the next ridge
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Packages
Routes at their best in December
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
Sharp, clear mornings and cold nights. Ralang holds its masked dances, and Christmas to New Year is busy in Pelling.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in December?
Cold and clear, 3–13°C in Pelling. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in West and South Sikkim in December?
We suggest Pelling, Ravangla, Rinchenpong, Namchi. Book late-December rooms early, or come in the first half of the month.