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Sikkim in March

Spring begins. The blooming season starts; high areas still wintry.

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

Season: Spring begins. The blooming season starts; high areas still wintry.
Festivals: None on the calendar

Where to go

Places that make sense in March

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.

Forest valley village, representative of Yuksom

Sikkim Yuksom

Sikkim’s first capital and the trekker’s gate.

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 March

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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