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Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in June

VerdictThink twiceWeatherMonsoon arrives, heavy rain, leeches

The national park usually closes to trekkers from mid-June to mid-September, and the first half of June is wet, cloudy and leech-heavy anyway. The Land Rover track turns to mud. Maneybhanjan itself stays reachable by road, but there is no good reason to plan a Singalila trek now. Visit Darjeeling instead and come back in October.

Local tip: Check current status before you travel; closure dates are set by the forest department.

Other hills in June

Where to go

Our picks for June

Maneybhanjan
market town2,150 m Maneybhanjanमानेभञ्ज्याङ Border bazaar where the Sandakphu Land Rovers wait

Questions people ask

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Is June a good time to visit Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge?

The national park usually closes to trekkers from mid-June to mid-September, and the first half of June is wet, cloudy and leech-heavy anyway. The Land Rover track turns to mud. Maneybhanjan itself stays reachable by road, but there is no good reason to plan a Singalila trek now. Visit Darjeeling instead and come back in October.

What is the weather like in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in June?

Monsoon arrives, heavy rain, leeches. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in June?

We suggest Maneybhanjan. Check current status before you travel; closure dates are set by the forest department.

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