North Sikkim · month by month
October
Tip for October
If you can, travel the week after Puja rather than during it.
Prices and crowds
Puja week is the second peak after May; other weeks are moderately priced.
Where to go in October
A sacred lake at 5,430 m, reached at dawn from Lachen
The night stop before Gurudongmar, reopened in 2026
The end of the tourist road above Yumthang
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₹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 October a good time to visit North Sikkim?
October is the clearest month of the year and the start of the main season. Mountain views are sharpest, Gurudongmar is open and not yet frozen, and the maples and larches above Lachung begin to turn colour. Durga Puja and Diwali bring heavy demand from Kolkata and the rest of India, so book early. Nights fall to near zero in Lachung and well below at Thangu.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in October?
Lachung 3 to 15 °C, dry, 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 October?
We suggest Gurudongmar Lake, Lachen, Zero Point (Yume Samdong). If you can, travel the week after Puja rather than during it.