Zuluk in January
Sikkim, India
Road remains snow-blocked through January, making the hairpin bends impassable
January — Zuluk road is blocked by snow. The 32 hairpin bends are impassable.
The January story
Do not attempt. Road completely closed.
Why January scores 2.0/10
Weather
Extreme cold -5 to 8°C. Road blocked by snow. Not accessible.
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗High-altitude road drivers
- ✗Fair-weather tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 2.0/10 | Extreme cold -5 to 8°C. Road blocked by snow. Not accessible. |
| February | 2.0/10 | Very cold -3 to 10°C. Road may still be blocked. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Cold 0-14°C. Road opening. Snow at higher points. Dramatic. |
| April | 10.0/10 | Best month. 2-16°C. Road clear. Kanchenjunga views. Rhododendrons. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Warming 4-18°C. Good conditions. Green. Clear. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 8-14°C. Road extremely dangerous. Landslides. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Road closed. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. Road damaged. |
| September | 2.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. Road being repaired. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 2-14°C. Road restored. Clear views. Dramatic. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Cold 0-12°C. Clear. Kanchenjunga crystal clear. Pre-winter. |
| December | 4.0/10 | Very cold -5 to 8°C. Snow arriving. Road may close late December. |
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