Off season · North Sikkim
North Sikkim in August
Lachung 11 to 19 °C, wet; slides common
Photo: walter callens · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Monsoon continues, with breaks of clear weather. Closures and permit suspensions are frequent: in 2026 the Lachen road was repaired only on 29 August. Day trips to Kabi Lungchok and Phodong remain the safest options. Pang Lhabsol falls in late August or September in Gangtok.
- Weather
- Lachung 11 to 19 °C, wet; slides common
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Apr – May · Oct – Nov
Watch for permit announcements late in the month before booking anything north of Mangan.
Where to go
Our picks for August
heritage site
Kabi Lung…1,300M
Kabi Lungchok
The stones where Sikkim's blood-brotherhood oath is remembered
village
Phodong1,400M
Phodong
A Kagyu monastery town on the North Sikkim Highway
waterfall
Seven Sis…1,300M
Seven Sisters Waterfall
A roadside cascade in the Kabi forest on the way to Phodong
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Trips at their best in August
Questions travellers ask
North Sikkim in August
Is August a good time to visit North Sikkim?
Monsoon continues, with breaks of clear weather. Closures and permit suspensions are frequent: in 2026 the Lachen road was repaired only on 29 August. Day trips to Kabi Lungchok and Phodong remain the safest options. Pang Lhabsol falls in late August or September in Gangtok.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in August?
Lachung 11 to 19 °C, wet; slides common. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in North Sikkim in August?
We suggest Kabi Lungchok, Phodong, Seven Sisters Waterfall. Watch for permit announcements late in the month before booking anything north of Mangan.
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