Gangtok Monsoon: What It Means for High-Altitude Tourism and Organic Farming
Everything live for Gangtok, in one place.
Air is moderate today and worse than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 2 AM.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Gangtok: 79/100 (Fair)
Rank #75 of 261 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Gangtok's AQI of 113 took off 20 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 1.2 more - leaving 79/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Gangtok Today: 113 (Moderate)
Up 13 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Gangtok's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~166 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Gangtok Today: 22°C, Patchy rain nearby
91% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~15 min
⛽ Gangtok Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹110.60 and ₹97.55
Petrol up ₹8.48 yesterday
🕉 Gangtok Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:44 AM · Sunset 7:30 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:19 PM-5:55 PM
🏦 Gangtok Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 6 Sep
Banks in Sikkim are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep (in 4 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Gangtok Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Sikkim right now.
📍 Compare Gangtok with Nearby Cities
vs Pakyong, Mangan and 4 more nearby cities
🌾 Live Gangtok Mandi Prices Today
Darjeeling APMC4 items
- Squash(Chappal Kadoo)₹1,900/q
- Ginger(Green)₹9,000/q
- Cabbage₹2,800/q
- Raddish₹3,300/q
📮 Gangtok PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
1 post office across 1 PIN code in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Showing 1–1 of 1 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Gangtok HO Sikkim Division · West Bengal Circle |
737101 | HO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Gangtok
Latest: M3.9 near 6km SSE of Lachung, Sikkim, India (1 Sep 2026, 1:48 AM)
- M3.9 · 6km SSE of Lachung, Sikkim, India1 Sep 2026, 1:48 AM
- M2.8 · 33km NW of Yuksom, Sikkim, India29 Aug 2026, 1:58 AM
- M3.2 · 24km WNW of Yuksom, Sikkim, India27 Aug 2026, 9:18 PM
How is Gangtok's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Gangtok is CO. Gangtok's current AQI of 113 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Gangtok's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Gangtok is at Moderate today (AQI 113). Sensitive groups (children, elderly, asthma/heart conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Gangtok?
Petrol is ₹110.60/L, diesel ₹97.55/L, for Gangtok. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Gangtok's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Gangtok's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Gangtok today?
Yes - banks in Sikkim are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Gangtok today?
Rahu Kalam in Gangtok today runs from 4:19 PM to 5:55 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Gangtok's Weather and AQI?
Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, is a Himalayan hill station and the gateway to high-altitude tourist spots like Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass on the China border. Sikkim is also India's first fully organic farming state, a distinction that shapes agriculture across the region around the capital.
High-Altitude Tourism and Organic Farming Impact
Nathula Pass and other high-altitude routes near Gangtok close outright during heavy snow or poor visibility, making the day's weather a hard go/no-go factor for tourists heading up rather than just a comfort question. Track Gangtok weather before a trip toward Tsomgo Lake or Nathula Pass.
Seasonal Guide
Mar-May: Spring - Comfortable temperatures and generally clear mountain-pass access.
Jun-Sep: Monsoon - Heavy rain and cloud cover; landslides can affect roads to high-altitude sites.
Oct-Feb: Autumn and Winter - Often clear skies but high-altitude passes may close for snow; check Gangtok AQI and pass status together.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly.