Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge · month by month
Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in March
March is the shoulder month. Snow retreats from the lower ridge, the first red rhododendrons open around Chitrey and Tonglu, and haze starts to build in the afternoons. Mornings are still often clear. It is a good month for a quieter trek to Sandakphu with a fair chance of mountains and early flowers, and lodge rooms are easy to find.
Local tip: Start walking by 7 am; afternoon cloud now comes up from the valleys most days.
Trips at their best
Tickets for March
Value
Singalila4 nights · Mixed
Sandakphu ridge and river trek
Tumling · Kalipokhri · Sandakphu · Srikhola
₹17,000per personabout ₹3,400 a day
Shoestring
Singalila2 nights · On foot
Dhotrey and Tonglu on a shoestring
Dhotrey · Tonglu
₹7,000per personabout ₹2,350 a day
Value
Singalila4 nights · On foot
Red panda forest: Dhotrey to Kalipokhri
Dhotrey · Tonglu · Gairibas · Kalipokhri
₹16,500per personabout ₹3,300 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is March a good time to visit Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge?
March is the shoulder month. Snow retreats from the lower ridge, the first red rhododendrons open around Chitrey and Tonglu, and haze starts to build in the afternoons. Mornings are still often clear. It is a good month for a quieter trek to Sandakphu with a fair chance of mountains and early flowers, and lodge rooms are easy to find.
What is the weather like in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in March?
Sandakphu −2 to 9 °C, warming, some haze. 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 March?
We suggest Chitrey, Tonglu, Sandakphu. Start walking by 7 am; afternoon cloud now comes up from the valleys most days.