Lachen in September
Sikkim, India
Roads remain potholed from monsoon damage, making the 2750m climb risky
September Lachen is the monsoon packing its bags slowly. Late month can reward you with clear skies and a road that mostly behaves.
The September story
Last week of September is the earliest reliable window. Before that, check road status daily with the Mangan district office.
Why September scores 4.0/10
Weather
Monsoon receding
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
- ✓flexible travelers
- ✓risk-tolerant adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗families
- ✗fixed-itinerary 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. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| Septemberviewing | 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 September
Roads remain potholed from monsoon damage, making the 2750m climb risky
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