Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge · month by month
Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in September
The park usually reopens around mid-September, but the second half of the month is still damp, with cloud most afternoons and the odd clear dawn. Trails are muddy and leeches linger below 2,500 m. If your dates are fixed, the last week of September can work for a short trip to Tumling or Tonglu.
Local tip: Carry salt or leech socks for the forest below Chitrey and Dhotrey.
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Is September a good time to visit Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge?
The park usually reopens around mid-September, but the second half of the month is still damp, with cloud most afternoons and the odd clear dawn. Trails are muddy and leeches linger below 2,500 m. If your dates are fixed, the last week of September can work for a short trip to Tumling or Tonglu.
What is the weather like in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in September?
Monsoon easing, park reopens mid-month. 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 September?
We suggest Tumling, Tonglu. Carry salt or leech socks for the forest below Chitrey and Dhotrey.