Best month · South Sikkim
South Sikkim in December
Namchi 6–17 °C, Ravangla 2–12 °C, crisp, clear
Photo: dhillan chandramowli · CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Crisp, clear and festive. Ralang holds its winter cham on the 29th day of the 10th Tibetan month, usually in December, and Losoong falls in some years. The hot spring season begins at Borong. Christmas and New Year bring weekend crowds to Ravangla from Siliguri and Gangtok. Nights are cold, so pack warm layers.
- Weather
- Namchi 6–17 °C, Ravangla 2–12 °C, crisp, clear
- Rating
- Best
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
Check the Tibetan calendar for Ralang's winter cham dates before booking.
Where to go
Our picks for December
monastery
Ralang Mo…1,940M
Ralang Monastery
Kagyu monastery of the mask dances, 6 km below Ravangla
Borong
Farm village above the Rangeet with a winter hot spring
town
Ravangla2,050M
Ravangla
A cool ridge town between Buddha Park, Ralang and Maenam
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Trips at their best in December
Budget
Top2,100M
Borong hot spring slow trip, 5 nights
Ravangla · Borong
Value
Top2,200M
Gangtok, Namchi, Ravangla and Pelling, 7N
Gangtok · Namchi · Ravangla · Pelling
Budget
Top2,150M
Namchi, Ravangla and Pelling, 6 nights
Namchi · Ravangla · Pelling
Budget
Top1,800M
Namchi weekend from NJP, 2 nights
Namchi
Budget
Top2,100M
Namchi and Ravangla on a budget, 4 nights
Namchi · Ravangla
Value
Top2,100M
Easy South Sikkim family trip, 5 nights
Namchi · Ravangla
Budget
Top2,100M
South Sikkim pilgrim circuit, 3 nights
Namchi · Ravangla
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We match districts to your month, your budget and the people travelling with you. StartAsk the Gangtok desk
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South Sikkim in December
Is December a good time to visit South Sikkim?
Crisp, clear and festive. Ralang holds its winter cham on the 29th day of the 10th Tibetan month, usually in December, and Losoong falls in some years. The hot spring season begins at Borong. Christmas and New Year bring weekend crowds to Ravangla from Siliguri and Gangtok. Nights are cold, so pack warm layers.
What is the weather like in South Sikkim in December?
Namchi 6–17 °C, Ravangla 2–12 °C, crisp, clear. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in South Sikkim in December?
We suggest Ralang Monastery, Borong, Ravangla. Check the Tibetan calendar for Ralang's winter cham dates before booking.
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Travelling in December?
Who is travelling, when, and roughly what you want to spend. The Gangtok desk replies within one working day with a day-by-day plan and an itemised price.
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