Off season · North Sikkim
North Sikkim in July
Lachung 11 to 19 °C, very wet; frequent slides
Photo: Tarunsamanta · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The wettest stretch. Road closures above Mangan are common, leeches are out in Dzongu, and the waterfalls along the highway, including Seven Sisters and Naga, are at full roar. Short visits close to Gangtok are fine. Plan the high valleys for October instead.
- Weather
- Lachung 11 to 19 °C, very wet; frequent slides
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Apr – May · Oct – Nov
Waterfalls are best viewed from the road; do not climb wet rocks.
Where to go
Our picks for July
waterfall
Seven Sis…1,300M
Seven Sisters Waterfall
A roadside cascade in the Kabi forest on the way to Phodong
village
Phodong1,400M
Phodong
A Kagyu monastery town on the North Sikkim Highway
monastery
Labrang2,130M
Labrang
A Nyingma monastery above Phodong with its original timber frame
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Trips at their best in July
Questions travellers ask
North Sikkim in July
Is July a good time to visit North Sikkim?
The wettest stretch. Road closures above Mangan are common, leeches are out in Dzongu, and the waterfalls along the highway, including Seven Sisters and Naga, are at full roar. Short visits close to Gangtok are fine. Plan the high valleys for October instead.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in July?
Lachung 11 to 19 °C, very wet; frequent slides. 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 July?
We suggest Seven Sisters Waterfall, Phodong, Labrang. Waterfalls are best viewed from the road; do not climb wet rocks.
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Travelling in July?
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