Gangtok and East Sikkim · month by month
October
Tip for October
If you must travel in Puja week, book shared seats for passes two days ahead and eat early to avoid queues.
Prices and crowds
Peak rates in Puja and Diwali weeks, often 50–100% above November.
Where to go in October
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
Silk Route village above the zigzag road to Thambi
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 October
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 October a good time to visit Gangtok and East Sikkim?
October brings clear skies, dry roads and the best mountain views of the year, and with them the biggest crowds. Durga Puja and Diwali holidays fill Gangtok with families from Kolkata and beyond. Everything is open: Tsomgo, Nathu La, Zuluk, Nathang and Kupup. Book early and avoid the main holiday weeks if you can.
What is the weather like in Gangtok and East Sikkim in October?
Gangtok 12–20 °C, clear, dry. 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 October?
We suggest Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Zuluk. If you must travel in Puja week, book shared seats for passes two days ahead and eat early to avoid queues.