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Sikkim in October

Clear autumn begins: the classic Himalayan-view season.

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

Season: Clear autumn begins: the classic Himalayan-view season.
Festivals: 1 this month

Festivals

What's on in October

Tihar / Dasai window

lunar. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Where to go

Places that make sense in October

High glacial lake, representative of Tsomgo

Sikkim Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake)

The sacred glacial lake at 12,400ft.

Border pass landscape, representative of Nathula

Sikkim Nathula Pass

The India-China border pass at 14,140ft.

Sacred high lake landscape, representative of Gurudongmar

Sikkim Gurudongmar Lake

One of the highest lakes on earth, sacred to three faiths.

Flower valley landscape, representative of Yumthang

Sikkim Yumthang Valley

The valley of flowers at 11,800ft.

Kanchenjunga viewpoint town, representative of Pelling

Sikkim Pelling

The Kanchenjunga viewpoint town.

Hairpin road landscape, representative of the Zuluk loops

Sikkim Zuluk (Silk Route)

Thirty-two hairpins on the old silk route.

High alpine meadow trek landscape, representative of Dzongri

Sikkim Dzongri Trek

The five-day Kanchenjunga view trek.

Entry rules

Permits in October

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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