Off season · West Sikkim
West Sikkim in August
Pelling 15 to 21 °C, very wet
Still monsoon, with frequent rain and cloud. Fields around Darap and Hee Bermiok are deep green, and cardamom and paddy are growing, but slides and leeches make walking hard. Hotel rates are at their lowest. We suggest waiting for October unless your dates are fixed.
- Weather
- Pelling 15 to 21 °C, very wet
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
Carry rain gear and leech socks if you walk any village trail.
Where to go
Our picks for August
Darap
A Limbu farming village 8 km from Pelling, with homestays
village
Hee Bermi…1,950M
Hee Bermiok
Limbu heritage, cardamom farms and forest walks west of Pelling
town
Pelling2,150M
Pelling
West Sikkim's base, facing Kangchenjunga across the Rangeet
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Trips at their best in August
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West Sikkim in August
Is August a good time to visit West Sikkim?
Still monsoon, with frequent rain and cloud. Fields around Darap and Hee Bermiok are deep green, and cardamom and paddy are growing, but slides and leeches make walking hard. Hotel rates are at their lowest. We suggest waiting for October unless your dates are fixed.
What is the weather like in West Sikkim in August?
Pelling 15 to 21 °C, very wet. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in West Sikkim in August?
We suggest Darap, Hee Bermiok, Pelling. Carry rain gear and leech socks if you walk any village trail.
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