Off season · West Sikkim
West Sikkim in July
Pelling 15 to 21 °C, very wet
Photo: Sujay25 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Peak monsoon. The Kanchenjunga Falls and Rimbi run at full force, but NH10 and the Pelling roads are often blocked by slides. Mountain views are rare. Treks inside Khangchendzonga National Park are closed. Travel only with spare days and a flexible plan.
- Weather
- Pelling 15 to 21 °C, very wet
- Rating
- Off season
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
NH10 closures are common; the alternative road is via Darjeeling to Jorethang.
Where to go
Our picks for July
waterfall
Kanchenju…1,400M
Kanchenjunga Falls
A tall, two-pronged waterfall on the Pelling–Yuksom road
town
Pelling2,150M
Pelling
West Sikkim's base, facing Kangchenjunga across the Rangeet
Darap
A Limbu farming village 8 km from Pelling, with homestays
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Trips at their best in July
Questions travellers ask
West Sikkim in July
Is July a good time to visit West Sikkim?
Peak monsoon. The Kanchenjunga Falls and Rimbi run at full force, but NH10 and the Pelling roads are often blocked by slides. Mountain views are rare. Treks inside Khangchendzonga National Park are closed. Travel only with spare days and a flexible plan.
What is the weather like in West Sikkim in July?
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 July?
We suggest Kanchenjunga Falls, Pelling, Darap. NH10 closures are common; the alternative road is via Darjeeling to Jorethang.
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