North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen · month by month

North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in August

VerdictThink twiceWeatherMonsoon; Mangan 18–27 °C

The monsoon continues. Large cardamom harvest starts in the lower villages around Mangan and Dzongu in late August, and the smell of drying pods reaches the road. Road status is the deciding factor: on a clear week, tours run to Lachung. We still advise against fixed plans this month.

Local tip: Ask in Mangan bazaar about cardamom drying sheds you can visit.

Other hills in August

Darjeeling · avoid Kurseong & Mirik · avoid Kalimpong · avoid Singalila · avoid Gangtok · avoid West & South Sikkim · avoid Dooars · avoid

Where to go

Our picks for August

market town956 m Mangan District town of North Sikkim and its large cardamom

forest village1,200 m Dzongu The Lepcha reserve across the Teesta, on its own permit

monastery town1,500 m Phodong Two monasteries above Sikkim's third capital

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Is August a good time to visit North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen?

What is the weather like in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in August?

Monsoon; Mangan 18–27 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in August?

We suggest Mangan, Dzongu, Phodong. Ask in Mangan bazaar about cardamom drying sheds you can visit.

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