West and South Sikkim · month by month
August
Tip for August
Base yourself in Ravangla or Namchi to reach both festivals easily.
Prices and crowds
Off-season rates, though Ravangla rooms tighten during the Pang Lhabsol week.
Where to go in August
Sky-high Namchi, two giant statues and the Lepcha flood hill
A 130-foot Buddha, Pang Lhabsol and a ridge-top jeep junction
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Good to know
Is August a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
Still monsoon, but two festivals bring the south to life: Tendong Lho Rumfaat on 8 August and, in some years, Pang Lhabsol at the end of the month in Ravangla. Go for the culture rather than the views, and expect slides on the roads. Ravangla and Namchi are the best bases. The countryside is at its greenest and paddy fields shine in the valleys between showers.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in August?
Ravangla 13–19 °C, rain, cloud. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in West and South Sikkim in August?
We suggest Namchi, Ravangla. Base yourself in Ravangla or Namchi to reach both festivals easily.