West and South SikkimBest season
West and South Sikkim in October
Clear and fresh, 10–20°C in Pelling
The best month for views and trekking, and the busiest for hotels during the Puja holidays. Goecha La treks run at full capacity.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Kangchenjunga at breakfast, and the old capitals of Sikkim below
Where Sikkim crowned its first king and the Goecha La trail begins
A ridge-top village with a rare Buddha and a lake that was poisoned
A tall Buddha above the clouds, and Sikkim's only tea estate below
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Packages
Routes at their best in October
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
The best month for views and trekking, and the busiest for hotels during the Puja holidays. Goecha La treks run at full capacity.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in October?
Clear and fresh, 10–20°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 October?
We suggest Pelling, Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Ravangla. Book rooms and cars well ahead for the Durga Puja and Diwali weeks.