West and South Sikkim · month by month
May
Tip for May
Book hotels early for May; school-holiday weeks fill Pelling and Ravangla.
Prices and crowds
Peak season pricing in Pelling and Ravangla; homestays in Uttarey or Okhrey stay better value.
Where to go in May
A 130-foot Buddha, Pang Lhabsol and a ridge-top jeep junction
Sky-high Namchi, two giant statues and the Lepcha flood hill
Sikkim's first capital and the start of the Goecha La trail
Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. StartPackages at their best in May
per person, twin₹13,000
per person, twin₹24,000
per person, twin₹7,500
per person, twin₹13,000
per person, twin₹10,000
per person, twin₹12,000 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
May is warm and busy with families from the plains. Rhododendrons linger at higher levels, Goecha La departures continue, and the south around Ravangla and Namchi is green and pleasant. Pre-monsoon showers grow through the month, and mountain views become less reliable. Temi's second flush is on the bushes and the south is pleasant for families. Keep afternoons flexible for showers and plan viewpoints for dawn.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in May?
Pelling 11–20 °C, warm days, showers building. 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 May?
We suggest Ravangla, Namchi, Yuksom. Book hotels early for May; school-holiday weeks fill Pelling and Ravangla.