West Sikkim Tourism

"The base of Kangchenjunga" West Sikkim Tourism West Sikkim, located at the foothills of Mount Kanchenjunga, offers one of the best views of Southeast face of Mt. Kangchenjunga. West Sikkim offers one of the best views of the south-east face of Mt. Kangchenjunga. This place is also famous for few of the oldest and holiest Buddhist Monasteries of the world. With the beautiful amalgamation of nature and religious history, the calm and peaceful environment ofPellingmakes it a famous tourist destination in Sikkim. West Sikkim owes its tranquillity and calmness to the beautiful and age-old monasteries like Sangachoeling and Pemayansgtse Monasteries. The Kchehepalri Lake, situated in the midst of a dense forest is considered holy and is mesmerising to devotees and tourists alike. Download West Sikkim PDF Guide > What's Great? Amazing place for adventure seekers. What's not so Great? Accessibility only through road. The temperature gets down to sub-zero levels during winters. For Whom West-Sikkim is a perfect destination for couples, family vacationers, and adventure lovers. Should be visited by people looking for a peaceful and tranquil environment.

Trekker's Paradise Yuksom is a quaint town located 36 km away from Pelling. This town was the first capital of Sikkim. It's a trekker's paradise, as this town is the starting point of the mountaineering treks to higher ranges of Kanchenjunga.The oldest monastery, i.e., the Dubdi Monastery also is in Yuksom. There are a lot of trekking options available. For novices, an hour's trek from Yuksom to Dubdi monastery is an ideal option. For professional the Dzongri trek is the right choice. The highest point on this trek is 4200mt above the sea level. Snowfall is common here, during winter months. If you are planning for this trek, be prepared to face extreme cold climatic conditions around any time of the year. It takes around 6-7 days to complete this trek. Apart from this trek, Barsey Rhododendron trek, Goecha La trek, Kasturi trek are some of the other options available, which have moderate to a difficult gradient. Kanchenjunga National Park trek is one of its kind in the world. This park has many beautiful crystal-like glaciers, Zemu glacier being the most famous. You have to obtain all the permissions and permits before you start the trek. In this trek, you will get to see a wide variety of flora and fauna and experience the nature in its absolute form.

Itinerary Day 1:Arrive in Pelling. Check in at the hotel and relax. Later you can go to the Pemayangste Monastery. Experience the peace and calmness around. From the monastery, you can go to see the Rabtense Ruins. The scenic beauty of the snowcapped mountains and the valleys below is just incredible. Overnight stay at Pelling. Day 2:In the morning you can go to the Khecheopalri Lake. Later on, you can go and see the oldest monastery in Sikkim, i.e., the Sangachoeling Monastery. Drive to Yuksom from here, a journey of about 1hr and 40 mins. Overnight stay at Yuksom. Day 3:Being a trekkers paradise, you can get several options for trekking. If you are an amateur, you could probably try trekking from Yuksom to Dubdi monastery. In the evening, you can explore the village.

Apr-Jun, Oct-Decis the best time to visit West Sikkim The best time to visit West Sikkim is during the summers when the weather is pleasant. It is not advisable to visit this town during the winters when the temperature drops to subzero levels. October-November is also a good time to visit this place. Weather in West Sikkim Loading... West Sikkim in Summer (April - June) West Sikkim has fantastic weather from February to October. Summers here are cool with an average temperature varying from 13 to 26 degrees Celcius.The highest footfall of tourists is during these months, as it becomes a perfect getaway to beat the heat during summers. Also, summers are ideal for trekking and mountaineering expeditions. West Sikkim in Monsoon (July - September) Since Sikkim is a hill station in the eastern part of the country it is not an ideal time to go, as this place receives ample rainfall and prone to landslides. West Sikkim in Winter (November - March) The state experiences extremely cold climatic conditions during winter months. Snowfall is a common sight in Pelling, Yuksom and other places which are at a higher altitude.Thus, December to February is ideal months to enjoy snowfall. However, trekking is not advisable during these months. Monthly Weather in West Sikkim Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January -4 16 February -2 18 March 3 18 April 6 22 May 8 24 June 9 27 July 7 26 August 6 31 September 5 25 October -1 27 November -4 20 December -3 18