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Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in April

VerdictBestWeatherPelling about 8–19 °C, warm days, some afternoon showers

Peak rhododendron season at Barsey and along the Goecha La trail, and the start of the main spring trekking season from Yuksom. Views are good early in the morning and often lost to cloud by noon. School holidays and long weekends bring crowds to Pelling and Ravangla, so book ahead.

Local tip: Be on your viewpoint by 5.30 am; April views rarely last past 9 am.

Other hills in April

Darjeeling · best Kurseong & Mirik · best Kalimpong · best Singalila · best Gangtok · best North Sikkim · best Dooars · good

Where to go

Our picks for April

trek stop3,000 m Barsey A rhododendron forest walk on the Sikkim–Nepal ridge

village1,780 m Yuksomयुक्सम Sikkim's first capital and the trailhead for Goecha La

village2,000 m Uttarey Border village under the Singalila ridge, past the Singshore Bridge

Trips at their best

Tickets for April

Shoestring West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed Barsey rhododendrons and Rinchenpong Barsey · Rinchenpong ₹11,000per person
about ₹2,200 a day

Value West & South Sikkim9 nights · On foot Goecha La trek from Yuksom Yuksom ₹34,000per person
about ₹3,400 a day

Comfort West & South Sikkim8 nights · Reserved car Grand West and South Sikkim loop Ravangla · Pelling · Yuksom · Rinchenpong ₹45,000per person
about ₹5,000 a day

Value West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed Hee Bermiok and Rinchenpong village stays Hee Bermiok · Rinchenpong ₹15,000per person
about ₹3,000 a day

Comfort West & South Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car Pelling and Kaluk honeymoon on a budget Pelling · Kaluk ₹30,000per person
about ₹5,000 a day

Shoestring West & South Sikkim4 nights · Shared jeeps Ravangla and Namchi on a shoestring Ravangla · Namchi ₹10,000per person
about ₹2,000 a day

Questions people ask

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Is April a good time to visit Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim?

What is the weather like in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in April?

Pelling about 8–19 °C, warm days, some afternoon showers. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in April?

We suggest Barsey, Yuksom, Uttarey. Be on your viewpoint by 5.30 am; April views rarely last past 9 am.

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