Gangtok in December 2026: Weather, Places to Visit & Travel Tips
A good month: cold, clear, and snow up at Tsomgo Lake and Zero Point.
December in Gangtok is cold and clear, around 5–14 °C. Snow arrives at Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, and Zero Point above Lachung is usually snowbound. Heavy snowfall can close Nathu La or the North Sikkim roads for a few days. Losoong, the Sikkimese New Year, falls in December, and Christmas to New Year is busy.
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
Gangtok weather in December
Typical daytime temperatures for Gangtok (about 1,650 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December Cold; snow at Tsomgo | 5–14 °C | Dry | Good | Cold; snow at Tsomgo |
What's good
- Clear skies and Kanchenjunga views
- Snow at Tsomgo Lake and Zero Point
- Losoong festival celebrations
What to watch for
- Nathu La and North Sikkim can close after heavy snow
- Gurudongmar is often restricted in mid-winter
- Cold nights; check your hotel has heating
- Christmas–New Year rates are higher
Things to do
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir in the snow
- Lachung and Zero Point for snow play
- MG Marg's Christmas lights
- Rumtek and Enchey monasteries
What to pack
- Heavy jacket, thermals, gloves and a cap
- Waterproof shoes for snow
- Sunglasses for the snow glare
Festivals
- Losoong / Namsoong (Sikkimese New Year)December
- LosoongDecember
Gangtok trips for December
Private on your dates; we adjust the route to the season and road conditions.
Showing 16 of 16 Gangtok packages
6D/5NGangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package
4.8124 reviews
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹19,999
3D/2NGangtok Tour – 3 Days with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹9,999
4D/3NGangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim
- 3N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹13,999
- 5D/4N
Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹15,999
5D/4NGangtok & Pelling – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Kanchenjunga Views, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹16,999
5D/4NOld Silk Route Tour: Zuluk, Nathang Valley & Gangtok – 5 Days
- 1N Aritar
- 1N Zuluk
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹17,999
6D/5NSikkim Family Tour – 6 Days at an Easy Pace: Gangtok, Ravangla & Pelling
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Ravangla
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹19,999
- 7D/6N
Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NSikkim & Darjeeling Couple Getaway – 6 Days Honeymoon Package
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NSikkim Snow Tour – 6 Days to Zero Point & a Frozen Tsomgo (December to March)
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹21,999
7D/6NNorth Sikkim Tour: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake & Lachung – 7 Days
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +1
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹24,999
7D/6NSikkim Honeymoon: Gangtok, Lachung & Pelling – 7 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹27,999
- 9D/8N
Complete Sikkim: Gangtok, Lachen, Gurudongmar, Lachung & Pelling – 9 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹32,999
11D/10NGrand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹34,999
- 6D/5N
Luxury Sikkim Honeymoon – 6 Days in Gangtok & Pelling
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹56,999
7D/6NLuxury Sikkim Tour – 7 Days: Mayfair, Nor-Khill & Mount Pandim
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹64,999
Questions about Gangtok in December
Is there snow in Gangtok in December?
Not usually in Gangtok town, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and Zero Point get snow from December.
Is Nathu La open in December?
Usually on its normal visiting days, but it can close for a few days after heavy snow. We confirm the day before.
How cold is Gangtok in December?
Around 5–14 °C in Gangtok, and well below freezing at Tsomgo Lake and Zero Point.