nature · Phodong, North Sikkim
Seven Sisters Waterfall photo stop
The Seven Sisters Waterfall comes down a steep, forested face beside the North Sikkim Highway, about 32 km from Gangtok. Its name refers to the several stages or streams in which it falls. The Mangan district administration notes a viewing shed for photographs, and there are usually tea stalls nearby.
It is at its fullest from July to October, during and just after the monsoon, when it is loud and spray-filled. In late winter and spring it is thinner but still pretty. It is one of many waterfalls on this road, but one of the easiest to stop at safely.
Stand back from the road, keep children close and do not climb the wet rocks. Spend 15–20 minutes, have a cup of tea and continue to Phodong. If it is raining hard, your driver may not stop; landslides are common on this stretch in the monsoon.
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How far is Seven Sisters Waterfall from Gangtok
About 32 km along the North Sikkim Highway, roughly an hour or a little more by car. It is a standard photo stop on the way to Phodong, Mangan, Lachung and Lachen. No permit is needed for Indian citizens to reach it.
When is Seven Sisters Waterfall best
From July to October, during and after the monsoon, when it is fullest. In winter and spring it is thinner but still worth a short stop. Note that the monsoon also brings landslide risk on the highway, so stops may be cut short.
Is there an entry fee at Seven Sisters Waterfall
No. It is a free roadside waterfall with a viewing shed and nearby tea stalls. Stop only where safe, stand well back from traffic and avoid the slippery rocks. Fifteen to twenty minutes is enough.
