Gangtok and East Sikkim · month by month
September
Tip for September
Book October trips by early September; Puja-week rooms and vehicles sell out.
Prices and crowds
Rates are low until the last week, then jump ahead of Durga Puja.
Where to go in September
Sikkim's hilltop capital, walkable, clean and good value
Lampokhari Lake, an 1895 dak bungalow and a gentle Silk Route start
Border bazaar on the old Kalimpong–Jelep La road into Sikkim
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Packages at their best in September
per person, twin₹11,500 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 September a good time to visit Gangtok and East Sikkim?
September is a transition month. The rain eases through the second half, the hills are green and the first clear mornings return. Pang Lhabsol is often celebrated at Tsuklakhang this month. Roads can still be patchy, so keep a buffer. Late September is a good value window before the October rush.
What is the weather like in Gangtok and East Sikkim in September?
Gangtok 15–22 °C, rain easing late. 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 September?
We suggest Gangtok, Aritar, Rhenock. Book October trips by early September; Puja-week rooms and vehicles sell out.