North Sikkim · month by month
July
Tip for July
Treat any North Sikkim plan this month as unconfirmed until the morning you leave Gangtok.
Prices and crowds
Lowest rates of the year, with many Lachung hotels closed or running on skeleton staff.
Where to go in July
District town of cardamom, with Kanchenjunga from Singhik
Where Lepcha and Bhutia leaders swore blood brotherhood
One of Sikkim's six great monasteries, 38 km from Gangtok
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Good to know
Is July a good time to visit North Sikkim?
July is the heart of the monsoon, with daily rain, leeches in the lower forests and frequent slides on the North Sikkim Highway. Tourist permits for Lachung and Lachen are often suspended for weeks. The Teesta runs high and brown. Botanists and serious walkers sometimes come for the alpine flowers around Thangu, but it is not a month for a family holiday or a first visit.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in July?
Lachung 10 to 19 °C, heavy rain. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in North Sikkim in July?
We suggest Mangan and Singhik, Kabi Lungchok, Phodong. Treat any North Sikkim plan this month as unconfirmed until the morning you leave Gangtok.