Best month · Sikkim

Sikkim in April

One of the best months. Rhododendron flowers spread from Ravangla up to Yumthang, Tsomgo is thawing, and treks from Yuksom are in season. School holidays from late April lift prices and fill North Sikkim permits, so book early. Haze can soften mountain views in the afternoons.

Weather: Gangtok about 12 to 21 °C; rhododendron season
Prices: Peak
Crowds: High
Best overall: Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Where to go

Our picks for April

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3,560 m · Valley · Sikkim

Yumthang Valley

Rhododendron meadows and a hot spring above Lachung

Best Apr – May · Oct – NovDay trip nights

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2,700 m · Village · Sikkim

Lachung

A valley village of the Lachungpas, base for Yumthang

Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov1–2 nights

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1,780 m · Village · Sikkim

Yuksom

Sikkim's first capital and the trailhead for Goecha La

Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov2 nights

Trips

Trips at their best in April

Every Sikkim trip

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Sikkim · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,150 m

Sikkim monasteries and ridges, 6 nights

Private car with driver

From, per person₹52,000Mar – May · Oct – Dec

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Sikkim · 6 nights · sleeps to 5,183 m

North Sikkim: Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar

Private SUV with driver

From, per person₹62,000Apr – May · Oct – Nov

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Sikkim · 5 nights · sleeps to 3,753 m

North Sikkim on a budget, 5 nights

Seats on shared permit-tour vehicles

From, per person₹15,000Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Sikkim · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,150 m

Sikkim west by shared jeep, 6 nights

Shared jeeps and local taxis

From, per person₹17,500Mar – May · Oct – Dec

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Sikkim · 6 nights · sleeps to 3,753 m

Sikkim heritage hotels, 6 nights

Private SUV with driver and local guide

From, per person₹1,45,000Mar – May · Oct – Dec

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Sikkim · 8 nights · sleeps to 5,183 m

Sikkim signature: Gangtok and the north

Private SUV with driver and local guide

From, per person₹1,90,000Apr – May · Oct – Nov

Elsewhere in April

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Questions

Sikkim in April, answered

Is April a good time to visit Sikkim?

What is the weather like in Sikkim in April?

Gangtok about 12 to 21 °C; rhododendron season. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in Sikkim in April?

We suggest Yumthang Valley, Lachung, Yuksom. Go to Yumthang in mid to late April for the best of the Shingba rhododendrons.