North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen · month by month
North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in May
Peak flower season at Yumthang, with primulas following the rhododendrons, and the warmest month to attempt Gurudongmar before the rains. Gurudongmar starts to thaw from mid-May. This is also peak Indian holiday season, so shared tours fill fast and rooms in Lachung are tight. Pre-monsoon storms start in late May; slips on the Teesta road become more likely.
Local tip: Book Lachung rooms and your tour at least two weeks ahead in May.
Where to go
Our picks for May
Trips at their best
Tickets for May
Value
North Sikkim4 nights · Reserved car
Lachung with the family, four sharing a car
Singhik · Lachung · Mangan
₹15,000per personabout ₹3,000 a day
Comfort
North Sikkim4 nights · Reserved car
Lachung and Yumthang in comfort, three nights up
Singhik · Lachung
₹27,500per personabout ₹5,500 a day
Comfort
North Sikkim6 nights · Reserved car
Dzongu and Lachung, Lepcha valley to the snow
Phodong · Dzongu · Lachung · Mangan
₹37,000per personabout ₹5,300 a day
Comfort
North Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car
North Sikkim at a safe pace, by private car
Singhik · Lachen · Lachung
₹37,500per personabout ₹6,250 a day
Comfort
North Sikkim8 nights · Reserved car
North Sikkim end to end, slowly, in 8 nights
Phodong · Singhik · Lachen · Lachung
₹48,000per personabout ₹5,350 a day
Value
North Sikkim3 nights · Mixed
Gurudongmar with a gentler climb
Singhik · Lachen
₹13,000per personabout ₹3,250 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen?
Peak flower season at Yumthang, with primulas following the rhododendrons, and the warmest month to attempt Gurudongmar before the rains. Gurudongmar starts to thaw from mid-May. This is also peak Indian holiday season, so shared tours fill fast and rooms in Lachung are tight. Pre-monsoon storms start in late May; slips on the Teesta road become more likely.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim: Lachung & Lachen in May?
Lachung 6 to 18 °C; Gurudongmar −5 to 8 °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 May?
We suggest Yumthang Valley, Lachen, Chopta Valley. Book Lachung rooms and your tour at least two weeks ahead in May.