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North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in July
Wettest weeks of the year. The Teesta runs high and brown, slips are frequent, and permits may be suspended at short notice. The upper meadows of Chopta and Yumthang are full of flowers, and yaks graze high, but the drive to reach them is the problem. Prices are lowest. Stay closer to Gangtok, at Kabi and Phodong, if you are in Sikkim now.
Local tip: Watch district administration notices; tours are often cancelled the morning they leave.
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Is July a good time to visit North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen?
Wettest weeks of the year. The Teesta runs high and brown, slips are frequent, and permits may be suspended at short notice. The upper meadows of Chopta and Yumthang are full of flowers, and yaks graze high, but the drive to reach them is the problem. Prices are lowest. Stay closer to Gangtok, at Kabi and Phodong, if you are in Sikkim now.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in July?
Heavy monsoon; Lachung 10–18 °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 July?
We suggest Phodong, Kabi Lungchok, Mangan. Watch district administration notices; tours are often cancelled the morning they leave.