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Sikkim in January

Winter. Snow in many areas; official seasonal guidance puts the broader state around -5 to 7 degrees C. Altitude decides everything.

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

Season: Winter. Snow in many areas; official seasonal guidance puts the broader state around -5 to 7 degrees C. Altitude decides everything.
Festivals: 3 this month
Roads & ferries: North Sikkim routes run on permit and weather windows; expect delays.

Festivals

What's on in January

Losoong / Namsoong

Sikkimese New Year, lunar, Dec-Jan window. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Maghey Sankranti →

mid-January. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Gutor →

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

Where to go

Places that make sense in January

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.

Buddha statue park landscape, representative of Ravangla

Sikkim Ravangla

The quiet ridge with the giant Buddha.

South Sikkim town landscape, representative of Namchi

Sikkim Namchi

The south’s big-statue town.

Entry rules

Permits in January

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

Months

January February March April May June July August September October November December

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