Which part of October / November for Sikkim?

SilverMaple · Jul 3rd, 2007, 22:37

We're wanting to visit Sikkim during a 3 week holiday sometime in October / November - to come from Kolkatta, then after Sikkim move on to Bodhgaya, then back to Kolkatta.

When exactly during October / November should we choose our 3 weeks? I've read that during this period there's a gap in the rain in Sikkim - but exactly when is this most likely? If we go early in this period, will it be too hot in Bodhgaya, when we move on? If we go late in this period, will it be too cold in Sikkim?

Also are there any Festivals to take account of - whether for their attractions or for making hotels & transport scarce?

Any advice much appreciated.

Epicure · Jul 4th, 2007, 17:14

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Originally Posted by SilverMaple

We're wanting to visit Sikkim during a 3 week holiday sometime in October / November - to come from Kolkatta, then after Sikkim move on to Bodhgaya, then back to Kolkatta.

When exactly during October / November should we choose our 3 weeks? I've read that during this period there's a gap in the rain in Sikkim - but exactly when is this most likely? If we go early in this period, will it be too hot in Bodhgaya, when we move on? If we go late in this period, will it be too cold in Sikkim?

Also are there any Festivals to take account of - whether for their attractions or for making hotels & transport scarce?

Any advice much appreciated.

Festivals in OCT/NOV --- Dasara / Diwali and Ramzan

Book tickets air/train well in advance so as hotels.
Plan the itinerary in a way that yo will be at kolkata on Dasara festival day so that yo can see the Durga Puja, the most notable of the religious and social festival in Kolkata,occurs over a period of five days in October

The weather will not be hot in OCT/NOV in the places mentioned.

SilverMaple · Jul 4th, 2007, 21:05

Thanks very much for that. Do you happen to know the dates of Dasara and Diwali this year?

Amyth · Jul 4th, 2007, 21:44

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Originally Posted by SilverMaple

Thanks very much for that. Do you happen to know the dates of Dasara and Diwali this year?

13 Oct Id-Ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
21 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami).
9 Nov Diwali (Festival of Lights).

SilverMaple · Jul 5th, 2007, 15:40

Thanks very much for those dates. We could be in Bodhgaya at the start of Diwali. Does anyone know how Diwali is celebrated in Bodhgaya? i.e. do Buddhists celebrate it as well as Hindus?

Sradha Sharma · Jul 12th, 2007, 17:07

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Originally Posted by SilverMaple

We're wanting to visit Sikkim during a 3 week holiday sometime in October / November - to come from Kolkatta, then after Sikkim move on to Bodhgaya, then back to Kolkatta.

When exactly during October / November should we choose our 3 weeks? I've read that during this period there's a gap in the rain in Sikkim - but exactly when is this most likely? If we go early in this period, will it be too hot in Bodhgaya, when we move on? If we go late in this period, will it be too cold in Sikkim?

Also are there any Festivals to take account of - whether for their attractions or for making hotels & transport scarce?

Any advice much appreciated.

Hi!
It’s nice to know that you are planning a visit to Sikkim… I would not be able to Bodhgaya, but with regards to Sikkim I would suggest that you make the trip in early oct coz it starts getting colder from late oct hence if you plan to visit North Sikkim there might be a problem.

I hope that helps.

SilverMaple · Aug 14th, 2007, 19:20

We're expecting to be in Sikkim from 26 October to 5 November. But we're not going to north Sikkim or very high. Just to Gangtok and the monasteries at Rumtek, Pemayangtse & Tashiding. How cold will it be in such places? Can anyone give indicative daytime & nightime temperatures?

dzibead · Aug 15th, 2007, 00:09

The weather will be very pleasant and not cold where you plan to travel.

karthik_mitta · Aug 15th, 2007, 00:55

Day 17-19 C
Night 7-10 C

machadinha · Aug 15th, 2007, 04:44

Try also http://www.indiamike.com/india/healt...e-chart-t4062/ ; check further down that thread as well.

SilverMaple · Aug 17th, 2007, 05:32

That's been reassuring about it being not-too-cold. thanks very much.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 22:37	#1
SilverMaple Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 50	Which part of October / November for Sikkim? We're wanting to visit Sikkim during a 3 week holiday sometime in October / November - to come from Kolkatta, then after Sikkim move on to Bodhgaya, then back to Kolkatta. When exactly during October / November should we choose our 3 weeks? I've read that during this period there's a gap in the rain in Sikkim - but exactly when is this most likely? If we go early in this period, will it be too hot in Bodhgaya, when we move on? If we go late in this period, will it be too cold in Sikkim? Also are there any Festivals to take account of - whether for their attractions or for making hotels & transport scarce? Any advice much appreciated. Last edited by machadinha : Aug 15th, 2007 at 04:45. Reason: merged threads

Jul 5th, 2007, 15:40	#5
SilverMaple Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 50	how is Diwali celebrated in Bodhgaya? Thanks very much for those dates. We could be in Bodhgaya at the start of Diwali. Does anyone know how Diwali is celebrated in Bodhgaya? i.e. do Buddhists celebrate it as well as Hindus?

Aug 14th, 2007, 19:20	#7
SilverMaple Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 50	Another Q on Sikkim climate in November We're expecting to be in Sikkim from 26 October to 5 November. But we're not going to north Sikkim or very high. Just to Gangtok and the monasteries at Rumtek, Pemayangtse & Tashiding. How cold will it be in such places? Can anyone give indicative daytime & nightime temperatures? Last edited by machadinha : Aug 15th, 2007 at 04:45. Reason: merged threads

Aug 15th, 2007, 00:55	#9
karthik_mitta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196	Day 17-19 C Night 7-10 C __________________ KM In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds - Martin Luther King Jr.

Aug 15th, 2007, 04:44	#10
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Jul 4th, 2007, 21:05	#3
SilverMaple Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 50	Thanks very much for that. Do you happen to know the dates of Dasara and Diwali this year?

Aug 15th, 2007, 00:09	#8
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,979	The weather will be very pleasant and not cold where you plan to travel.

Aug 17th, 2007, 05:32	#11
SilverMaple Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 50	thanks very much That's been reassuring about it being not-too-cold. thanks very much.

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