Off season · Pakyong and the Silk Route
Pakyong and the Silk Route in July
Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, very wet; Aritar 17 to 25 °C
Photo: Amitabha Gupta · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The wettest stretch of the year. Expect rain most days, leeches on forest paths and frequent road cuts. The Rangpo river runs high and fast, so stay well away from the water at Rolep and Rangpo. The high road is sometimes open between slides, but the views are usually lost in cloud. Lower-village homestays offer discounts to the few travellers who come. Check current status before you travel.
- Weather
- Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, very wet; Aritar 17 to 25 °C
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
Pack leech socks and a good rain jacket if you plan any walks.
Where to go
Our picks for July
village
Aritar1,400M
Aritar
Lake village on the old Kalimpong trade road
Pakyong
District town below Sikkim's airport on a ridge
town
Rhenock1,040M
Rhenock
Old crossroads town between Kalimpong and the Silk Route
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Trips at their best in July
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Pakyong and the Silk Route in July
Is July a good time to visit Pakyong and the Silk Route?
The wettest stretch of the year. Expect rain most days, leeches on forest paths and frequent road cuts. The Rangpo river runs high and fast, so stay well away from the water at Rolep and Rangpo. The high road is sometimes open between slides, but the views are usually lost in cloud. Lower-village homestays offer discounts to the few travellers who come. Check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Pakyong and the Silk Route in July?
Zuluk 10 to 17 °C, very 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 July?
We suggest Aritar, Pakyong, Rhenock. Pack leech socks and a good rain jacket if you plan any walks.
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