North SikkimBest season
North Sikkim in May
Mild days, 5–18°C in Lachung
Peak rhododendron season and peak crowds, with school holidays filling the valleys. Gurudongmar is usually open and the lake begins to thaw.
Where to go
Our picks for May
Rhododendron meadows at 3,564 m, with Zero Point above
A sacred lake at about 5,430 m on the edge of the Tibetan plateau
The quiet overnight stop below Thangu and Gurudongmar
A wooden mountain village at the gate to Yumthang and Zero Point
Shape your own trip Tell us your dates and budget. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the valley to your month, your budget and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an itemised price within one working day. No payment to start. BeginLeave Lachung for Yumthang by 6 am to beat the line of jeeps.
What is on
Festivals this month
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Routes at their best in May
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit North Sikkim?
Peak rhododendron season and peak crowds, with school holidays filling the valleys. Gurudongmar is usually open and the lake begins to thaw.
What is the weather like in North Sikkim in May?
Mild days, 5–18°C in Lachung. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in North Sikkim in May?
We suggest Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachen, Lachung. Leave Lachung for Yumthang by 6 am to beat the line of jeeps.