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North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in June

VerdictThink twiceWeatherMonsoon begins; Mangan 18–26 °C, heavy rain

The monsoon arrives and with it the landslide season on the North Sikkim road. Closures that strand travellers in Lachung for days have happened in June more than once. Some tours still run when the road is open, and the high valleys turn green with alpine flowers, but we do not plan trips here in June. Dzongu is wet and leech-heavy.

Local tip: If you must go, keep two buffer days and travel insurance that covers delays.

Other hills in June

Where to go

Our picks for June

Mangan
market town956 m Mangan District town of North Sikkim and its large cardamom
Kabi Lungchok
village1,500 m Kabi Lungchok Where a Lepcha seer and a Tibetan prince swore blood brotherhood
Phodong
monastery town1,500 m Phodong Two monasteries above Sikkim's third capital

Questions people ask

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

The monsoon arrives and with it the landslide season on the North Sikkim road. Closures that strand travellers in Lachung for days have happened in June more than once. Some tours still run when the road is open, and the high valleys turn green with alpine flowers, but we do not plan trips here in June. Dzongu is wet and leech-heavy.

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

Monsoon begins; Mangan 18–26 °C, heavy rain. 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 June?

We suggest Mangan, Kabi Lungchok, Phodong. If you must go, keep two buffer days and travel insurance that covers delays.

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