Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim · month by month
Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in May
The last good trekking month before the monsoon, with rhododendrons still in flower higher up and green valleys below. Pelling and Ravangla are busy with summer holidaymakers from the plains. Showers become more frequent towards the end of the month, and views are less reliable than in April.
Local tip: Finish any high trek by the third week of May, before pre-monsoon storms set in.
Where to go
Our picks for May
Trips at their best
Tickets for May
Shoestring
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed
Barsey rhododendrons and Rinchenpong
Barsey · Rinchenpong
₹11,000per personabout ₹2,200 a day
Value
West & South Sikkim9 nights · On foot
Goecha La trek from Yuksom
Yuksom
₹34,000per personabout ₹3,400 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
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim?
The last good trekking month before the monsoon, with rhododendrons still in flower higher up and green valleys below. Pelling and Ravangla are busy with summer holidaymakers from the plains. Showers become more frequent towards the end of the month, and views are less reliable than in April.
What is the weather like in Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim in May?
Pelling about 11–21 °C, warmer, more frequent 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 May?
We suggest Yuksom, Ravangla, Hee Bermiok. Finish any high trek by the third week of May, before pre-monsoon storms set in.