Peak Season
Sissu in September
Himachal Pradesh, India
September is Sissu's golden turn. The monsoon retreats, skies clear, and the valley starts its autumn transition. The waterfall remains strong from summer melt. Temperatures at 8-18°C. The Manali-Leh traffic thins as the Leh season winds down. The village relaxes. The Lahaul Valley in September clarity â clear peaks, green-to-gold meadows, the Chandra River settling â is at its most photographic.
The September story
September Sissu is the locals' favourite. The traffic thins, the valley turns gold, and the village exhales. The waterfall remains strong. The clear post-monsoon skies show the full Lahaul panorama â peaks that were hidden in July-August cloud are suddenly visible in sharp detail. The Manali-Leh traffic reduces as the Leh season ends. Hotels drop to âđ800-1,500. The autumn colour in the valley â willow and poplar turning gold â is beautiful against grey mountain. The Buddhist monastery autumn schedule is contemplative. September is when you experience Sissu the village, not Sissu the highway stop.
Why September scores 5/5
Weather
September is Sissu's golden turn. The monsoon retreats, skies clear, and the valley starts its autumn transition.
Roads & Access
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF HP (1070), BRO. helpline: DC Lahaul-Spiti: 01900-222201. ambulance: 108 (limited). police station: Sissu Police Post. nearest hospital: PHC Sissu, Civil Hospital Keylong (25km)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: No
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) â
Elevation
3,100m â Moderate altitude
Who should go
- âTravelers with basic fitness
- âAutumn photography seekers wanting gold valley with clear peaks
- âQuiet-season visitors preferring village atmosphere over highway traffic
- âBudget travellers at post-peak rates
- âContemplative travellers wanting monastery autumn schedule
Who should think twice
- âThose with mobility issues
- âThose wanting peak-season energy â September is winding down
- âTravellers expecting warm evenings â 8°C after sunset
- âThose wanting Leh-bound highway bustle â traffic thinning
- âComfort seekers expecting heated rooms â may not be available
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | â |
| February | 2/5 | â |
| March | 2/5 | â |
| April | 3/5 | April begins the thaw â -2 to 10°C. Snow retreats from the village to higher slopes. |
| May | 5/5 | May opens Sissu fully â 5-18°C. The waterfall is in full flow, crashing 100 feet past the village. |
| June | 5/5 | June is Sissu at its most accessible and dramatic â 10-22°C. |
| July | 3/5 | July monsoon reaches Lahaul in diminished form â rain shadow means 50-80mm versus 500mm on the Manali side. |
| August | 3/5 | August continues Sissu's peak season â warm (12-24°C), green, and busy by Lahaul standards. |
| Septemberviewing | 5/5 | September is Sissu's golden turn. The monsoon retreats, skies clear, and the valley starts its autumn transition. |
| October | 5/5 | October brings autumn to Sissu â 2-14°C. |
| November | 3/5 | November freezes Sissu â -5 to 5°C. Snow arrives. |
| December | 2/5 | â |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
3,100m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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