Good month · West Sikkim
West Sikkim in September
Pelling 13 to 20 °C, rain easing
Photo: Santanu Paul · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rain eases through the month and the first clear mornings return in the second half. Roads are still repaired after the monsoon. Treks into the park usually reopen towards the end of the month or early October. Rooms are still discounted before the October rush.
- Weather
- Pelling 13 to 20 °C, rain easing
- Rating
- Good
- Best months
- Mar – May · Oct – Dec
Late September can be a good-value window; check road status first.
Where to go
Our picks for September
town
Pelling2,150M
Pelling
West Sikkim's base, facing Kangchenjunga across the Rangeet
heritage site
Rabdentse…2,000M
Rabdentse Ruins
Forest ruins of the royal capital of Sikkim from 1670
lake
Khecheopa…1,700M
Khecheopalri Lake
The sacred lake where birds are said to clear the fallen leaves
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Trips at their best in September
Questions travellers ask
West Sikkim in September
Is September a good time to visit West Sikkim?
Rain eases through the month and the first clear mornings return in the second half. Roads are still repaired after the monsoon. Treks into the park usually reopen towards the end of the month or early October. Rooms are still discounted before the October rush.
What is the weather like in West Sikkim in September?
Pelling 13 to 20 °C, rain easing. 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 September?
We suggest Pelling, Rabdentse Ruins, Khecheopalri Lake. Late September can be a good-value window; check road status first.
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