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Sikkim in September
The monsoon eases through the month, and late September brings the first clear mornings. Pang Lhabsol often falls this month, with warrior dances at the palace monastery in Gangtok. Landslide repairs may still be under way in the north. A quieter, cheaper time before the October peak.
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Our picks for September
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Gangtok
Sikkim's ridge-top capital and base for the north and east
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Pelling
Kangchenjunga views, Pemayangtse and the ruins of Rabdentse
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Ravangla
A ridge town with a giant Buddha and Sikkim's only tea garden
Festivals
On in September
Trips
Trips at their best in September
No published trip peaks in September
We still plan Sikkim in September where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
Plan Sikkim in SeptemberElsewhere in September
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Questions
Sikkim in September, answered
Is September a good time to visit Sikkim?
The monsoon eases through the month, and late September brings the first clear mornings. Pang Lhabsol often falls this month, with warrior dances at the palace monastery in Gangtok. Landslide repairs may still be under way in the north. A quieter, cheaper time before the October peak.
What is the weather like in Sikkim in September?
Gangtok about 15 to 22 °C; rain easing. 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 September?
We suggest Gangtok, Pelling, Ravangla. Late September is the sweet spot: autumn prices have not yet risen and the rain is mostly over.