Gangtok Monsoon: What It Means for High-Altitude Tourism and Organic Farming
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As of 18 October 2026, Gangtok is at 15°C and sunny, with a 25% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹110.60/L and diesel ₹97.55/L here today.
Air is moderate today, about the same as yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 4 PM.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Gangtok: 79/100 (Fair)
Rank #54 of 273 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 175 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 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Gangtok Today: 150 (Moderate)
Flat vs 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 18 Oct, 10:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~92 min
Live Weather in Gangtok Today: 15°C, Sunny
77% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–2 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
Gangtok Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹110.60 and ₹97.55
Petrol down ₹0.20 yesterday
Gangtok Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:08 AM · Sunset 6:35 PM · Rahu Kalam 5:10 PM-6:36 PM
Gangtok Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Sikkim are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Gangtok Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Sikkim right now.
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Live Gangtok Mandi Prices Today
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gangtok HO Sikkim Division · West Bengal Circle |
737101 | HO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Gangtok
Latest: M2.8 near 97km WNW of Yuksom, Sikkim, India (18 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM)
- M2.8 · 97km WNW of Yuksom, Sikkim, India18 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
- M4.0 · 173km NW of Lachung, Sikkim, India17 Oct 2026, 1:05 AM
- M3.0 · 99km W of Yuksom, Sikkim, India15 Oct 2026, 4:22 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 150 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Gangtok's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Gangtok is at Moderate today (AQI 150). 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?
No - banks in Sikkim are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Gangtok today?
Rahu Kalam in Gangtok today runs from 5:10 PM to 6:36 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.