Gangtok and East Sikkim · month by month
November
Tip for November
Pack thermals and a down jacket for Zuluk and Nathang, where nights drop below freezing.
Prices and crowds
Good-value month; after the first week many hotels discount 20–30%.
Where to go in November
Silk Route village above the zigzag road to Thambi
A yak herders' valley at about 4,000 m, and the 1888 Gnathang fight
Elephant Lake, the Yak Golf Course and the old road to Jelep La
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. StartPackages at their best in November
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 November a good time to visit Gangtok and East Sikkim?
November is the sweet spot. The sky is clear, the crowds have gone home, and rates fall. The Silk Route is at its best: Thambi viewpoint sunrises, clear views from Nathang and Kupup, and frost on the yak pastures. Nights get cold above 2,500 m, so bring proper layers.
What is the weather like in Gangtok and East Sikkim in November?
Gangtok 8–17 °C, clear, cold nights. 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 November?
We suggest Zuluk, Nathang Valley, Kupup. Pack thermals and a down jacket for Zuluk and Nathang, where nights drop below freezing.