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Pelling in December: a fine time to go
December: 13°C days — and inside the recommended window.
December is the last month of Pelling's season (October – December, March – April), so the weather is on the turn and rates start to ease. Cool days around 13°C, nights near 3°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 3°C — pack properly for them. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month. Losoong / Namsoong can fall in December, which changes both prices and what you can book.
The season ends with December; January is outside the recommended window. The season runs to the end of January, next month. The rains usually arrive in April, 4 months away. The cold months usually begin in March, 3 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in October, 10 months away.
2 days in Pelling in December · from ₹4,909 for two
Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
Day-by-day plan with the journey from your city, priced for December — ready in seconds, no sign-up.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · PellingCool days around 13°C, nights near 3°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 3°C — pack properly for them.
What a day in Pelling looks like
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
- Pemayangtse Monastery dawn visit2h · easy
- Kanchenjunga panorama & Zemathang viewpoint2h · easy
- Pelling Skywalk glass walkway1h · easy
Afternoon
- Khecheopalri wish-fulfilling lake1h 30m · easy
- Singshore Bridge (220m India's highest)1h · easy
- Rabdentse Palace ruins walk1h 30m · moderate
About 9h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹4,909 for two
- Stay · 1n₹1,365
- Food₹2,080
- Local + entry₹1,100
- Buffer₹364
Mid-range
₹11,962 for two
- Stay · 1n₹3,276
- Food₹4,800
- Local + entry₹3,000
- Buffer₹886
Luxury
₹29,013 for two
- Stay · 1n₹9,664
- Food₹11,200
- Local + entry₹6,000
- Buffer₹2,149
December multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Pelling. How we price this
Add the journey from your city — see the full priceBook Pelling for December
Opens with December dates for two — change them on the booking site.
Tourisma may earn a small commission if you book — it never changes your price.
A December plan, day by day
2 days in Pelling for December, at this month's stay rates.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day2.5h out
- Singshore Bridge (220m India's highest) · afternoon, 1h
- Khecheopalri wish-fulfilling lake · afternoon, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🌿 Nature Day3h out
- Pelling Skywalk glass walkway · morning, 1h
- Kanchenjunga panorama & Zemathang viewpoint · morning, 2h
Final day in Pelling — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Pelling tripGetting to Pelling
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Gangtok → Pelling
shared jeep · 4h
₹300
1 way / person
Gangtok → Pelling
cab · 3.5h
₹2,200
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Gangtok → Pelling by shared jeep. Return for two works out to about ₹1,200 — so a whole trip lands near ₹6,109 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Pelling's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Pelling
All of these are open in December.
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Kanchenjunga Waterfall
- Singshore Bridge (220m—highest in India)
- Rabdentse Palace ruins
- Khecheopalri Lake (wish-fulfilling)
- Skywalk over cliff
- Rimbi Orange Garden
- Dentam Valley viewpoint
- Sanga Choeling Monastery (oldest in Sikkim)
- Zemathang Viewpoint Kanchenjunga
- Darap village cultural walk
Within reach: Pemayangtse Monastery · Rabdentse Ruins · Khecheopalri Lake · Singshore Bridge · Rimbi Rock Garden.
What’s on in Pelling in December
Timing a trip around these changes what you pay and what you can book.
Losoong / Namsoongdates shift yearly
Sikkimese new year with monastery cham dances. Cold and clear, and low season everywhere except the festival days themselves.
Lunar-calendar dates move each year — confirm before booking anything non-refundable.
Permits you'll need
Protected Area Permit (border zones)
Sikkim itself is open to Indians, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Gurudongmar, Yumthang and Zuluk need a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered local operator — you cannot drive to them on your own.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Packing for December
- Thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a cap — nights drop below freezing.
- Sunglasses and strong sunscreen: the sun is harsh at altitude even when it is cold.
- Walking shoes with grip and a power bank — charging points and signal are patchy on hill roads.
December questions, answered
Is December a good time to visit Pelling?
Yes — December is a good month for Pelling: it sits at the edge of the recommended season (October – December, March – April), and cool days around 13°C, nights near 3°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 3°C — pack properly for them. Losoong / Namsoong falls this month. Tourisma's fit score for December is 85/100.
See a December plan for PellingHow much does a trip to Pelling cost in December?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹4,909 (budget) to ₹29,013 (luxury), excluding travel to Pelling. Seasonally adjusted for December.
Price it for your group and cityWhen is the best time to visit Pelling?
The best months are November, December, October. From December: The season ends with December; January is outside the recommended window. The season runs to the end of January, next month. The rains usually arrive in April, 4 months away. The cold months usually begin in March, 3 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in October, 10 months away.
What is there to do in Pelling?
Pemayangtse Monastery. Kanchenjunga Waterfall. Singshore Bridge (220m—highest in India). Rabdentse Palace ruins. Khecheopalri Lake (wish-fulfilling). Skywalk over cliff. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railhead, 148 km away.
Nearby, same trip
Elsewhere in India in December
Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for December.
- North Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹16,618 for two, 4 days
- Rann of Kutch · Gujarat · from ₹5,335 for two, 2 days
- Konark Sun Temple · Odisha · from ₹4,708 for two, 2 days
- Kohima · Nagaland · from ₹5,530 for two, 2 days
- South Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹11,734 for two, 4 days
- Gangtok · Sikkim · from ₹9,916 for two, 3 days
- Kisama (Hornbill Festival) · Nagaland · from ₹7,593 for two, 2 days
- Alleppey (Alappuzha) · Kerala · from ₹15,271 for two, 3 days
Want this as a real plan?
Pelling in December, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.
From ₹4,909 for two · stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
Plan Pelling in December