Gangtok and East Sikkim · month by month
May
Tip for May
Book Nathu La permits two days ahead; quotas fill in May.
Prices and crowds
Peak rates; book hotels and vehicles early, and expect 30–60% above winter prices.
Where to go in May
A sacred glacial lake at 3,753 m, 40 km above Gangtok
The India–China border pass at 4,310 m, open to Indians Wed–Sun
A yak herders' valley at about 4,000 m, and the 1888 Gnathang fight
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Packages at their best in May
per person, twin₹9,500
per person, twin₹17,500
per person, twin₹16,000
per person, twin₹11,500
per person, twin₹21,000
per person, twin₹14,000 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit Gangtok and East Sikkim?
May is peak season. Tsomgo is open water, Nathu La and Nathang are clear of snow on most days, and families from across India fill Gangtok. It is pleasant but busy and pricier. Saga Dawa, the holiest Buddhist month, sometimes starts late in May, with prayers and a procession in Gangtok.
What is the weather like in Gangtok and East Sikkim in May?
Gangtok 14–22 °C, warm days, some rain. 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 May?
We suggest Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Nathang Valley. Book Nathu La permits two days ahead; quotas fill in May.