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Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in June

VerdictThink twiceWeatherPelling about 14–21 °C, heavy rain begins

The monsoon arrives. Rain, mist and leeches cover the hills, treks close, and landslides start to block roads, sometimes for hours, sometimes for days. Prices fall sharply. If you come, choose one base with good road access such as Namchi or Ravangla and keep buffer days.

Local tip: Travel in the morning, when rain is usually lighter, and never schedule a train or flight on the day you come down.

Other hills in June

Where to go

Our picks for June

Namchi
town1,675 m Namchiनाम्ची Sky-high town of the Guru statue, Char Dham and Tendong Hill
Ravangla
town2,100 m Ravangla A 130 ft Buddha, old gompas and a ridge town between two hills
Temi
tea garden1,500 m Temi Sikkim's own tea estate on the slopes of Tendong Hill

Questions people ask

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

The monsoon arrives. Rain, mist and leeches cover the hills, treks close, and landslides start to block roads, sometimes for hours, sometimes for days. Prices fall sharply. If you come, choose one base with good road access such as Namchi or Ravangla and keep buffer days.

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

Pelling about 14–21 °C, heavy rain begins. 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 June?

We suggest Namchi, Ravangla, Temi. Travel in the morning, when rain is usually lighter, and never schedule a train or flight on the day you come down.

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