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North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in February
Still winter in the high valleys, with snow at Yumthang and often at Lachung itself. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, falls in February or early March, and the Bhutia villages mark it at home and at their monasteries. Gurudongmar access is uncertain until the snow eases. The lower villages are good for walking, birds and monasteries without crowds.
Local tip: Ask your agent which high points are open that week before you pay for them.
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for February
Shoestring
North Sikkim3 nights · Shared jeeps
Three nights with a Lepcha family in Dzongu
Dzongu
₹8,500per personabout ₹2,100 a day
Shoestring
North Sikkim2 nights · Shared jeeps
Kabi, Phodong and Singhik: Sikkim's old story
Phodong · Singhik
₹5,500per personabout ₹1,850 a day
Shoestring
North Sikkim5 nights · Shared jeeps
Teesta valley by shared jeep: Phodong to Dzongu
Phodong · Singhik · Dzongu · Mangan
₹12,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is February a good time to visit North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen?
Still winter in the high valleys, with snow at Yumthang and often at Lachung itself. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, falls in February or early March, and the Bhutia villages mark it at home and at their monasteries. Gurudongmar access is uncertain until the snow eases. The lower villages are good for walking, birds and monasteries without crowds.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in February?
Lachung −6 to 7 °C, snow likely; Mangan 8–18 °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 February?
We suggest Lachung, Lachen, Phodong. Ask your agent which high points are open that week before you pay for them.