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GeyzingGyalshing
Give Geyzing half a day: Pemayangtse Monastery (6 km (3.7 mi), 30 min by taxi) plus the market, then sleep in Pelling 30 min away.Give Geyzing half a day: Pemayangtse Monastery (3.7 mi (6 km), 30 min by taxi) plus the market, then sleep in Pelling 30 min away.
Geyzing, also written Gyalshing, is the small capital of West Sikkim at about 1,900 m, with a population near 900 and Nepali as the everyday language. Its one headline sight, Pemayangtse Monastery, sits 6 km out on the Pelling road, so most travellers use the town as a bus and jeep junction and sleep in Pelling instead.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airports
- Pakyong Airport, East Sikkim (PYG) · Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri (IXB)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Geyzing112 ▾
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Geyzing, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPYG Pakyong Airport, East Sikkim (Road to Geyzing runs via Gangtok; shared jeeps and taxis from Gangtok, check schedules).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Pelling₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PYG Pakyong Airport, East Sikkim (Road to Geyzing runs via Gangtok; shared jeeps and taxis from Gangtok, check schedules) · IXB Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri (Bus or shared jeep via Jorethang; buses leave Siliguri in the morning)
Map of Geyzing
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Geyzing: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk. Shared jeeps run to Gangtok (4–5 h, ₹120), Siliguri (₹125), Legship and Jorethang; taxis to Pelling take 30 min for ₹20 and also run in the afternoon, while jeeps to other places leave in the morning only.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi, 30 min, ₹20 (≈ under US$1); afternoon service runs too
Where the Kanchenjunga views and most of the beds are; sleep here, not in Geyzing.
Door to door: About 1 h
Shared jeep or taxi via Legship
Trailhead town for Dzongri and Kanchenjunga treks; Dubdi Monastery and the coronation site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Geyzing market area
Guesthouses such as Atri near the market; basic rooms, book ahead in season.
Pelling
30 min by taxi (₹20); more beds and the Kanchenjunga views most people come for.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,800–2,500 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Shared jeep to Gangtok1 × ₹120 | ₹120 |
| Taxi to Pelling1 × ₹20 | ₹20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹210 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,350 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,350≈ US$30 |
Atri and similar places; rates move with the season
2026 estimate in rupees; transport to Sikkim excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a local shop | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal at a restaurant | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Shared jeep to Gangtok | ₹120 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi to Pelling | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The daily bus to Gangtok and to Siliguri leaves at 8 AM; miss it and you are on jeeps.
- Shared jeeps for most destinations leave in the morning only.
- Snow can fall in winter at this altitude; carry warm layers.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
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Emergency
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
Embassy
No embassy in Sikkim; foreign visitors should check the India e-visa rules before flying and carry a copy of the permit for restricted trekking areas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shared jeep Geyzing → Gangtok: ₹120 (≈ US$2), 4–5 h
- Shared jeep Geyzing → Siliguri: ₹125 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi Geyzing → Pelling: ₹20 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
Say or show
- Namaste — Hello (na-MAS-te)
- Kati ho? — How much is it? (KA-ti ho)
- Dhanyabad — Thank you (dhan-ya-bad)
- Bus stand kaha chha? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand ka-HA chha)
Altitude about 1,900 m; snow can fall in winter.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Geyzing. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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