Peak Season
Sissu in June
Himachal Pradesh, India
June is Sissu at its most accessible and dramatic — 10-22°C. The waterfall thunders. The valley is green. The mountain backdrop carries snow on upper peaks but the lower slopes are wildflower meadows. The Manali-Leh highway traffic (through the tunnel or over Rohtang if open) brings travellers who stop at Sissu for the waterfall photo and stay for the valley. Gondhla Fort (8km) and Tandi confluence (20km) add day-trip options.
The June story
June Sissu is peak Lahaul. The valley is green, the waterfall is dramatic, and the mountain backdrop carries just enough snow to be spectacular. The Manali-Leh traffic brings a constant flow of adventurers, bikers, and overlanders. Sissu's roadside dhabas serve momos, thukpa, and dal rice to the traffic. The village itself — off the main road, up a short climb — is quieter than the highway suggests. The Buddhist gompa has summer activity. The camping sites near the river are popular. Day trips to Keylong (Lahaul's capital, 25km), Trilokinath temple (50km), and Udaipur (60km) expand the radius. Hotels at ₹1,500-3,000. June is when Sissu is most comfortably experienced — warm enough for outdoor exploration, dramatic enough for photography, and connected enough for practical travel.
Why June scores 5/5
Weather
June is Sissu at its most accessible and dramatic — 10-22°C.
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) —
Elevation
3,100m — Moderate altitude
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Peak-season Lahaul visitors wanting accessible valley experience
- ✓Manali-Leh travellers using Sissu as first Lahaul overnight
- ✓Photographers wanting green valley with snow-capped peaks
- ✓Day-trip explorers covering Keylong, Trilokinath, and Udaipur
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Solitude seekers — peak traffic through the village
- ✗Budget travellers — peak rates apply
- ✗Those wanting authentic village atmosphere — highway noise intrudes
- ✗Travellers allergic to construction dust — road work ongoing
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | — |
| February | 2/5 | — |
| March | 2/5 | — |
| April | 3/5 | April begins the thaw — -2 to 10°C. Snow retreats from the village to higher slopes. |
| May | 5/5 | May opens Sissu fully — 5-18°C. The waterfall is in full flow, crashing 100 feet past the village. |
| Juneviewing | 5/5 | June is Sissu at its most accessible and dramatic — 10-22°C. |
| July | 3/5 | July monsoon reaches Lahaul in diminished form — rain shadow means 50-80mm versus 500mm on the Manali side. |
| August | 3/5 | August continues Sissu's peak season — warm (12-24°C), green, and busy by Lahaul standards. |
| September | 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 — 2-14°C. |
| November | 3/5 | November freezes Sissu — -5 to 5°C. Snow arrives. |
| December | 2/5 | — |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
3,100m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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