Lachen in July
Sikkim, India
Monsoon landslides frequently block the only road in and out
July monsoon turns the road to Lachen into a lottery. Landslides are daily news and reaching the village is not guaranteed.
The July story
If you are already here, the village is beautiful in rain. Getting here is the problem — and getting out might be worse.
Why July scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
- ✓stranded travelers who embrace it
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗everyone planning a trip
- ✗families
- ✗schedule-dependent travelers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0/10 | Deep winter |
| February | 4.0/10 | Deep winter continues |
| March | 4.0/10 | Late winter thaw |
| April | 8.0/10 | Season opens properly |
| May | 8.0/10 | May Lachen is a staging ground buzzing with jeeps headed to 5425m. |
| June | 8.0/10 | June Lachen catches the last reliable weather before monsoon shuts the curtain. |
| Julyviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon receding |
| October | 6.0/10 | October Lachen shakes off the monsoon and the mountains reappear. |
| November | 8.0/10 | November Lachen is the photographer's month. |
| December | 4.0/10 | Winter sets in |
How to reach Lachen
Airport
Bagdogra (210 km)
Rail
NJP (220 km)
Access in July
Monsoon landslides frequently block the only road in and out
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