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FESTIVALS · SIKKIM · AUGUST

Sikkim festivals in August.

3 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Pang Lhabsol

Gangtok

A grand festival unique to Sikkim celebrating the guardian deity Kanchenjunga with the spectacular Warrior Dance performed by monks in elaborate costumes.

August (15th day of 7th Tibetan month)

Pang Lhabsol

Pelling

Celebrated at Pemayangtse Monastery near Pelling with sacred warrior dances honouring Mount Kanchenjunga as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

August (15th day of 7th Tibetan month)

Tendong Lho Rum Faat

Namchi

Lepcha festival commemorating Mount Tendong's protection of ancestors during 40 days of continuous rain. Grand celebrations held in Namchi with a trek from Ravangla/Damthang up Tendong Hill, cultural performances, and local cuisine.

August (3rd month of Tibetan lunar calendar; typically early August)

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