With a population of 30,700, Gangtok is the largest city in Sikkim, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gangtok to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gangtok in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 629 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Gangtok, with an average rainfall of 21 mm.
When flying to Gangtok, you’ll arrive at Pakyong (PYG), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,018 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Gangtok (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,666.