Best month · Sikkim
Sikkim in March
Spring arrives. Rhododendrons start to flower in the middle hills, roads to the north usually reopen, and the light is still good for mountain views. Rates are fair and crowds small until the Holi week. A good month for Pelling, Yuksom and the first North Sikkim trips, with snow still lying around Yumthang and Tsomgo.
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Our picks for March
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Yuksom
Sikkim's first capital and the trailhead for Goecha La
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Pelling
Kangchenjunga views, Pemayangtse and the ruins of Rabdentse
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Lachung
A valley village of the Lachungpas, base for Yumthang
Trips
Trips at their best in March
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Comfort
Sikkim monasteries and ridges, 6 nights
Private car with driver
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Saver
North Sikkim on a budget, 5 nights
Seats on shared permit-tour vehicles
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Saver
Sikkim west by shared jeep, 6 nights
Shared jeeps and local taxis
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Signature
Sikkim heritage hotels, 6 nights
Private SUV with driver and local guide
Elsewhere in March
Other hives this month
Questions
Sikkim in March, answered
Is March a good time to visit Sikkim?
Spring arrives. Rhododendrons start to flower in the middle hills, roads to the north usually reopen, and the light is still good for mountain views. Rates are fair and crowds small until the Holi week. A good month for Pelling, Yuksom and the first North Sikkim trips, with snow still lying around Yumthang and Tsomgo.
What is the weather like in Sikkim in March?
Gangtok about 9 to 19 °C; warming days. 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 March?
We suggest Yuksom, Pelling, Lachung. Book Lachung for late March if you want snow at Yumthang and fewer vehicles.