West and South Sikkim · month by month
December
Tip for December
Pack serious winter layers; nights in Okhrey and Yuksom go below freezing.
Prices and crowds
Good value until about 20 December, then peak rates through New Year.
Where to go in December
Kangchenjunga across the valley, a royal ruin and two old monasteries
The wish-fulfilling lake where, legend says, birds clear every leaf
Sherpa homestays on the road to Barsey's rhododendrons
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per person, twin₹13,000
per person, twin₹7,500
per person, twin₹13,000
per person, twin₹10,000
per person, twin₹12,000
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 December a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
December brings cold, clear days and long views. The monastery circuit is calm, villages are quiet and the light is beautiful. Christmas and New Year weeks bring a short spike in visitors from Kolkata and beyond. Mornings bring the sharpest views of the year, often clear all day. Before the holiday week, rooms are easy to find and drivers have time for longer sightseeing days.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in December?
Pelling 2–12 °C, dry, clear, cold. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in West and South Sikkim in December?
We suggest Pelling, Khecheopalri Lake, Okhrey. Pack serious winter layers; nights in Okhrey and Yuksom go below freezing.