North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen · month by month
North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in January
Deep winter. Lachung and Lachen are snowbound and cold, and Gurudongmar or Zero Point may be cut off for days at a time by fresh snow. When the road holds, January gives clear skies and snow right up to the village. Lower down, Mangan, Singhik and Dzongu are dry and pleasant, with orange season ending. Shared tours run with fewer people, so you may wait a day for a full vehicle.
Local tip: Book a room with a heater or a bukhari stove in Lachung and carry thermal layers.
Trips at their best
Tickets for January
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 January a good time to visit North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen?
Deep winter. Lachung and Lachen are snowbound and cold, and Gurudongmar or Zero Point may be cut off for days at a time by fresh snow. When the road holds, January gives clear skies and snow right up to the village. Lower down, Mangan, Singhik and Dzongu are dry and pleasant, with orange season ending. Shared tours run with fewer people, so you may wait a day for a full vehicle.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in January?
Lachung −8 to 5 °C, snow; Mangan 6–16 °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 January?
We suggest Lachung, Singhik, Dzongu. Book a room with a heater or a bukhari stove in Lachung and carry thermal layers.