Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim · month by month
Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in March
Spring begins. Rhododendrons start flowering at Barsey and on the forest trails, magnolias bloom around Ravangla and the first flush is picked at Temi. Mornings are still clear for Kanchenjunga, with more haze by afternoon. Bumchu can fall in March. Late March is a good time to start the Dzongri trek if snow allows.
Local tip: Plan Barsey for late March or April and ask in Hilley how far the bloom has climbed.
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for March
Shoestring
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed
Barsey rhododendrons and Rinchenpong
Barsey · Rinchenpong
₹11,000per personabout ₹2,200 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim8 nights · Reserved car
Grand West and South Sikkim loop
Ravangla · Pelling · Yuksom · Rinchenpong
₹45,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Value
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed
Hee Bermiok and Rinchenpong village stays
Hee Bermiok · Rinchenpong
₹15,000per personabout ₹3,000 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car
Pelling and Kaluk honeymoon on a budget
Pelling · Kaluk
₹30,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Shoestring
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Shared jeeps
Ravangla and Namchi on a shoestring
Ravangla · Namchi
₹10,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Comfort
West & South Sikkim5 nights · Reserved car
Buddha, Guru and tea in South Sikkim
Ravangla · Temi · Namchi
₹27,000per personabout ₹4,500 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is March a good time to visit Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim?
Spring begins. Rhododendrons start flowering at Barsey and on the forest trails, magnolias bloom around Ravangla and the first flush is picked at Temi. Mornings are still clear for Kanchenjunga, with more haze by afternoon. Bumchu can fall in March. Late March is a good time to start the Dzongri trek if snow allows.
What is the weather like in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in March?
Pelling about 5–16 °C, mostly dry, afternoon haze building. 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 March?
We suggest Barsey, Temi, Tashiding. Plan Barsey for late March or April and ask in Hilley how far the bloom has climbed.