Fair
Ravangla in February
Sikkim, India
February warms slightly. Clear skies continue.
The February story
February offers comfortable daytime visits to Buddha Park and Temi Tea Garden. Mornings still cold.
Why February scores 3/5
Weather
Cold 3-15°C. Warming. Clear.
Roads & Access
self drive: Doable — mountain roads.. road condition: Good road from Gangtok via Ravangla highway. Scenic route.. public transport: Shared jeeps from Gangtok and NJP.. from nearest city: Gangtok — 65km, 3hr. NJP — 135km, 5hr. Namchi — 25km, 1hr.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDMA Sikkim. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 — response 30min+. police station: Ravangla PS. nearest hospital: PHC Ravangla — basic. Namchi District Hospital — 25km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal in Ravangla town. Patchy at Maenam Hill trek. BSNL most reliable.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — 130-foot Buddha statue is impressive, Buddha Park is well-maintained and walkable, Temi Tea Garden is educational, Pleasant weather
Elevation
2,155m — Moderate altitude
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Still cold
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | Cold 2-14°C. Clear. Kanchenjunga views. Very quiet. |
| Februaryviewing | 3/5 | Cold 3-15°C. Warming. Clear. |
| March | 4/5 | Warming 6-18°C. Rhododendrons starting! Spring. |
| April | 5/5 | Best month. 8-20°C. Rhododendron peak. Kanchenjunga clear. Everything accessible. |
| May | 3/5 | Warm 10-20°C. Post-peak rhododendrons. Pre-monsoon. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. 12-18°C. Heavy rain. Trails slippery. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. 8-20°C. Clear. Green. Kanchenjunga returning. |
| November | 4/5 | Cool 6-18°C. Clear. Dry. |
| December | 3/5 | Cold 2-14°C. Clear. Holiday season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Gangtok — 65km, 3hr. NJP — 135km, 5hr. Namchi — 25km, 1hr.. Roads: Good road from Gangtok via Ravangla highway. Scenic route.. Self-drive: Doable — mountain roads.. Public transport: Shared jeeps from Gangtok and NJP.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
2,155m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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