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Sikkim in December

Winter. Snow returns high up; festival lights at low altitude.

High mountain pass landscape, representative of the Sikkim Himalaya — Sikkim, December

Season: Winter. Snow returns high up; festival lights at low altitude.
Festivals: 2 this month

Festivals

What's on in December

Losoong / Namsoong window

Dec-Jan. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Gutor →

pre-Losar. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Where to go

Places that make sense in December

Himalayan capital town, representative of Gangtok

Sikkim Gangtok

The capital on the ridge, base for every Sikkim circuit.

Kanchenjunga viewpoint town, representative of Pelling

Sikkim Pelling

The Kanchenjunga viewpoint town.

South Sikkim town landscape, representative of Namchi

Sikkim Namchi

The south’s big-statue town.

Buddha statue park landscape, representative of Ravangla

Sikkim Ravangla

The quiet ridge with the giant Buddha.

Tea slope landscape, representative of Temi

Sikkim Temi Tea Garden

Sikkim’s only tea garden.

Entry rules

Permits in December

No permit for the main towns; PAP-protected areas (Nathula, North Sikkim, treks) need permits via registered agencies. Foreigners face additional destination restrictions.

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Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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