Gangtok and East Sikkim · month by month
June
Tip for June
Keep a buffer day before your flight out of Bagdogra in case NH10 closes.
Prices and crowds
Rates stay high in the first half of June with school holidays, then fall as the rain sets in.
Where to go in June
Sikkim's hilltop capital, walkable, clean and good value
The Karmapa's seat in exile, on a quiet hill across from Gangtok
Lingdum Monastery and green farm country, under an hour from Gangtok
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is June a good time to visit Gangtok and East Sikkim?
Early June still works, especially for Gangtok and the monasteries, but the monsoon usually arrives by the middle of the month. Landslides begin on NH10 and the Silk Route. Saga Dawa often falls in June, a good time to be in Gangtok. Keep plans flexible and lower your hopes for mountain views.
What is the weather like in Gangtok and East Sikkim in June?
Gangtok 16–23 °C, monsoon arrives 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 Gangtok and East Sikkim in June?
We suggest Gangtok, Rumtek, Ranka. Keep a buffer day before your flight out of Bagdogra in case NH10 closes.