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Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in August

VerdictThink twiceWeatherPelling about 15–21 °C, rain continues

Still the monsoon. Tendong Lho Rum Faat on 8 August is the main event, celebrated by Lepcha communities across Sikkim with special meaning near Namchi. Pang Lhabsol may fall at the end of August. Expect road delays and plan buffer days.

Local tip: Base yourself in Namchi or Ravangla, which have better road links than the western villages.

Other hills in August

Darjeeling · avoid Kurseong & Mirik · avoid Kalimpong · avoid Singalila · avoid Gangtok · avoid North Sikkim · avoid Dooars · avoid

Where to go

Our picks for August

town1,675 m Namchiनाम्ची Sky-high town of the Guru statue, Char Dham and Tendong Hill

town2,100 m Ravangla A 130 ft Buddha, old gompas and a ridge town between two hills

tea garden1,500 m Temi Sikkim's own tea estate on the slopes of Tendong Hill

Festivals this month

Tendong Lho Rum Faat Pang Lhabsol at Ravangla

Questions people ask

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

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

Pelling about 15–21 °C, rain continues. 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 August?

We suggest Namchi, Ravangla, Temi. Base yourself in Namchi or Ravangla, which have better road links than the western villages.

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