North Sikkim · month by month
November
Tip for November
Pack thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a woollen cap; nights at Lachen dip below zero.
Prices and crowds
Rates ease after Diwali and group departures still run daily from Gangtok.
Where to go in November
Base for Yumthang, run by its own village council
A sacred lake at 5,430 m, reached at dawn from Lachen
The tea-and-permit halt on the road to Gurudongmar
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per person, twin₹13,500
per person, twin₹10,500
per person, twin₹14,000
per person, twin₹21,000
per person, twin₹7,000
per person, twin₹19,500 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 November a good time to visit North Sikkim?
November brings cold, dry, clear weather and thin crowds. Autumn colour lingers around Lachung, and Gurudongmar starts to freeze from the edges; the lake is usually frozen over by late in the month. Early snow can fall on the passes. It is our favourite month for budget travellers who want clear skies without the Puja crowd, provided they pack properly for the cold.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in November?
Lachung −2 to 12 °C, dry, very clear. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in North Sikkim in November?
We suggest Lachung, Gurudongmar Lake, Thangu and Chopta Valley. Pack thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a woollen cap; nights at Lachen dip below zero.