Off season · Pakyong and the Silk Route
Pakyong and the Silk Route in August
Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, wet; Aritar 17 to 25 °C
Photo: Amitabha Gupta · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Still monsoon, with heavy rain and slides on most roads. Green paddy terraces at Aritar and Lingtam are at their brightest, and waterfalls on the Rorathang–Rongli road are full. Large cardamom harvest begins in some villages towards the end of the month. The Silk Route is possible on lucky days but not something to plan a holiday around. Check current status before you travel.
- Weather
- Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, wet; Aritar 17 to 25 °C
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
Book refundable stays and keep the last day free in case a slide holds you up.
Where to go
Our picks for August
village
Aritar1,400M
Aritar
Lake village on the old Kalimpong trade road
Rorathang
River junction where the Silk Route road turns
village
Lingtam1,500M
Lingtam
Warm river village just above Rongli
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Trips at their best in August
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Pakyong and the Silk Route in August
Is August a good time to visit Pakyong and the Silk Route?
Still monsoon, with heavy rain and slides on most roads. Green paddy terraces at Aritar and Lingtam are at their brightest, and waterfalls on the Rorathang–Rongli road are full. Large cardamom harvest begins in some villages towards the end of the month. The Silk Route is possible on lucky days but not something to plan a holiday around. Check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Pakyong and the Silk Route in August?
Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, wet; Aritar 17 to 25 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pakyong and the Silk Route in August?
We suggest Aritar, Rorathang, Lingtam. Book refundable stays and keep the last day free in case a slide holds you up.
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