Fair
Ravangla in May
Sikkim, India
May sees late rhododendrons and pre-monsoon showers. Still beautiful.
The May story
May extends the experience — higher altitude rhododendrons still blooming while lower ones fade. Maenam Hill trek still comfortable.
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
Warm 10-20°C. Post-peak rhododendrons. Pre-monsoon.
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
- ✗Rain starting, flowers fading
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | Cold 2-14°C. Clear. Kanchenjunga views. Very quiet. |
| February | 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. |
| Mayviewing | 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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