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Best time to visit Sikkim: an honest month-by-month guide

January is for snow at Nathang. April is for rhododendrons. July is for quiet roads and green. We live here — here is what every month actually looks like, and which one is right for your trip.

Ajay SharmaBy Ajay Sharma·28 Jan 2025·9 min read

January is for snow at Nathang. April is for rhododendrons. July is for quiet roads and green. We live here — here is what every month actually looks like, and which one is right for your trip.

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