Off season · Pakyong and the Silk Route
Pakyong and the Silk Route in June
Zuluk 9 to 17 °C, heavy rain; Rongli 20 to 30 °C
Photo: Amitabha Gupta · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The monsoon arrives around the second week of June. Rain is heavy, fog sits on the loops, and slides cut NH10 and the Rongli–Zuluk road often, sometimes for days. Views of the snow peaks are rare. The lower villages are lush and quiet, and Aritar and Rolep still work for a slow stay if you keep dates flexible. We do not suggest the high Silk Route this month. Check current status before you travel.
- Weather
- Zuluk 9 to 17 °C, heavy rain; Rongli 20 to 30 °C
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
If you must travel, choose the Kalimpong–Pedong–Rhenock road when NH10 is shut.
Where to go
Our picks for June
village
Aritar1,400M
Aritar
Lake village on the old Kalimpong trade road
Rolep
Riverside farming hamlet for slow days
Pakyong
District town below Sikkim's airport on a ridge
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Pakyong and the Silk Route in June
Is June a good time to visit Pakyong and the Silk Route?
The monsoon arrives around the second week of June. Rain is heavy, fog sits on the loops, and slides cut NH10 and the Rongli–Zuluk road often, sometimes for days. Views of the snow peaks are rare. The lower villages are lush and quiet, and Aritar and Rolep still work for a slow stay if you keep dates flexible. We do not suggest the high Silk Route this month. Check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Pakyong and the Silk Route in June?
Zuluk 9 to 17 °C, heavy rain; Rongli 20 to 30 °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 June?
We suggest Aritar, Rolep, Pakyong. If you must travel, choose the Kalimpong–Pedong–Rhenock road when NH10 is shut.
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