West and South Sikkim · month by month
February
Tip for February
Check the Tibetan calendar dates for the Cham and Bumchu before you book.
Prices and crowds
Off-season rates hold except around festival days at Tashiding, when rooms nearby fill.
Where to go in February
Kangchenjunga across the valley, a royal ruin and two old monasteries
A hilltop monastery between two rivers, home of the Bumchu vase
Sikkim's first capital and the start of the Goecha La trail
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is February a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
February stays cold but the days lengthen. The Pemayangtse Cham dances close the Tibetan year, and Bumchu at Tashiding sometimes falls at the end of the month. Views are still reliable in the mornings. A good month for monasteries and village stays, with few crowds. Nights drop close to freezing in Pelling and Yuksom, so check that your room has a heater or plenty of blankets. Roads are dry and shared jeeps run on time.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in February?
Pelling 1–12 °C, mostly dry and clear, cold nights. 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 February?
We suggest Pelling, Tashiding, Yuksom. Check the Tibetan calendar dates for the Cham and Bumchu before you book.