Rumtek, Sikkim

Sikkim · most people spend 5–7 days

RumtekTravel guide · tours · day trips

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Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only

Most people spend 5–7 days From ₹3,400 per person 29 itineraries include Rumtek Sikkim

What people come for

Places to visit in Rumtek

places to visit in Rumtek5

These are the Rumtek sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Rumtek trip really includes.

Rumtek Monastery01Rumtek Monasteryvisited on our itineraries
Dharma Chakra Centre02Dharma Chakra Centrevisited on our itineraries
Golden Stupa03Golden Stupavisited on our itineraries
Karma Shri Nalanda Institute04Karma Shri Nalanda Institutevisited on our itineraries
Gangtok road05Gangtok roadvisited on our itineraries

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Rumtek

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Rumtek with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Rumtek tour packages

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Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Rumtek is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Rumtek

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

-3–7°C

≈23 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

2–13°C

≈197 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

9–17°C

≈824 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Rumtek safe?

Rumtek is generally safe for tourists.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Rumtek

Real photographs only

Rumtek photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Rumtek itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.