West and South SikkimBest season
West and South Sikkim in March
Mild days, cool nights, 7–17°C in Pelling
Rhododendrons begin to flower on the higher slopes and the first flush is plucked at Temi. Haze can build later in the month.
Where to go
Our picks for March
A tall Buddha above the clouds, and Sikkim's only tea estate below
Kangchenjunga at breakfast, and the old capitals of Sikkim below
Where Sikkim crowned its first king and the Goecha La trail begins
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Good to know
Is March a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?
Rhododendrons begin to flower on the higher slopes and the first flush is plucked at Temi. Haze can build later in the month.
What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in March?
Mild days, cool nights, 7–17°C in Pelling. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in West and South Sikkim in March?
We suggest Ravangla, Pelling, Yuksom. Go out for views in the first hours after sunrise.