West and South Sikkim · month by month
September
Tip for September
Late September is a smart value window before October prices.
Prices and crowds
Still off-season pricing until the Puja holidays begin.
Where to go in September
A 130-foot Buddha, Pang Lhabsol and a ridge-top jeep junction
Kangchenjunga across the valley, a royal ruin and two old monasteries
Sikkim's own tea estate, planted under the last Chogyal in 1969
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is September a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
The monsoon eases through September. Pang Lhabsol often falls in the first half of the month in Ravangla. By late September the first clear mornings return, waterfalls are still full, and hotels have not yet raised rates for the Puja season. Nights are mild, the hills are still green and the first trekking groups return to Yuksom by the end of the month. Keep one spare day for late monsoon slides.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in September?
Pelling 13–20 °C, rain easing late in the month. 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 September?
We suggest Ravangla, Pelling, Temi Tea Garden. Late September is a smart value window before October prices.