Sikkim best time to visit

• Best Time to Visit Best Time to Visit Sikkim Spring: March to early June Spring is the best season to experience blooming flowers. Experiencing Himalayan blooming-season from the dense, fragrant, subtropical jungles rich in orchids to the many varieties of rhododendron displaying a riot of colours from April to May is an extraordinary experience. If you love lowers or have an interest in botany, this is the perfect time to visit. Magnolia trees blossoming in white and pink and countless subtropical tree-varieties in colourful bloom now adorn the hillsides. This is also high season for primroses, orchids and bougainvillea. From April onwards the landscape is lush and green. Terraced fields on sloped land alongside rivers are being ploughed by ox and rice-seedlings are raised now. Country folk are engaged in ploughing, sowing and grazing cows and goats. This is also a good time for trekking. Mountain views in lower altitudes are generally clear in the mornings with haze in the later day. Summer: Mid-June to September Monsoon bestows intense rains coupled with high humidity and warm temperatures. The terraced paddy-fields are now being flooded, rice-seedlings being planted and allowed to grow strong roots in the submerged soil. The north towards the Tibetan plateau is less affected by monsoon and the high-altitude meadows are now displaying a colourful spectacle with an amazing variety in alpine flora including blue poppy. Visiting during monsoon may be an option for you if...

Table of Contents • • • • • • • • # 3 best time to visit sikkim – summer, winter and monsoon. The area covers an area of 7,449 square kilometers and has a population of just over one million people. The district is bordered by West Bengal to the east and north-east, Tibet to the south-west, and Bhutan to the west. The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok. Source : Tripoto 01 . Summer Season in Sikkim Summer weather in Sikkim is hot and sunny with temperatures ranging from 30-35 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Sikkim during the summer is between May and September when the weather is most favourable. The monsoon season in Sikkim typically lasts from June to September, with rains falling mainly in late July and early August. However, even during the monsoon season, rainfall is light and sporadic. Sikkim’s Silk Route in Summer Yumthung Valley in Summer 02. Monsoon in Sikkim Monsoon months in Sikkim are from May till September and one can see thunderstorm appearance in Sikkim in May.The stormy season is classified into two types in Sikkim i.e.Summer rains and Winter rains. Southern Part of Sikkim sees further of summer rains, whereas Northern part foresees downtime rains during August and September. Sikkim becomes a more mesmerizing and beautiful place to visit in thunderstorm season.The place feels like heaven because of the scenic beauty that enhances all the more at the time of showers.One can spot rare species of catcalls at this time. Try visiting Southern Part of Sikkim a...

BEST TIME TO VISIT SIKKIM It is vital to know the best time to visit Sikkim as this north-eastern state tops the wish list of many tourists across the globe. Sikkim is guarded by Mount Khangchendzonga and is known for its unparalleled natural beauty. You do not want to miss out on any of its offerings because of the weather conditions. As recommended by the Sikkim Tourism Board, the best time to visit this state is either between the months of March to June or November until February. However, all the seasons have their own unique grandeur to add to tourism. You can choose what suits your needs and then thoroughly enjoy the traditional yet modernity of the region where monasteries and skyscrapers coexist. Suggested Read: Sikkim in Summer (March – June) Sikkim packs itself with a number of things to do and see. These months sees summer and Sikkim stays pleasant and lovely. This is the best time for all those who want to spend a few days amidst nature’s tranquillity. The temperature in these months’ ranges from 5 to 25 degree Celsius and the weather is fragrant but moist. The rest of the country witnesses scorching summer and Sikkim becomes the perfect haven to escape the heat waves. The charm of the colourful flora and fauna can be witnessed along with the serenity of hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as the Pemayangtse. It is the ideal season for those who wish to indulge in trekking. There are a lot of other things to do in Sikkim in summer to beat the horrid heat of the ...