Sikkim · May

Treks in Sikkim in May

5 treks open or recommended in May

5 ट्रेक मिले

Moderate (2-5 days, some fitness needed)

moderate

4d·3680m

Goecha La Approach (Yuksom to Dzongri)

Yuksom · Sikkim

A shorter, more accessible version of the legendary Goechala Trek, ending at Dzongri viewpoint (3680m) instead of pushing to the pass. Perfect for trekkers who want Kanchenjunga views and rhododendron forests without the extreme altitude and 10-day commitment. Dzongri Top offers a stunning 360-degree panorama of Sikkim's highest peaks.

⚠ Altitude sickness possible at Dzongri (3680m)

moderate

6d·3636m

Sandakphu-Phalut Trek

Pelling · Sikkim

The only place on earth where you can see four of the world's five highest peaks in a single panorama — Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Walking along the India-Nepal border ridge through Singalila National Park, this trek rewards with the famous "Sleeping Buddha" silhouette formed by the Kanchenjunga range. Rhododendron forests explode in color during spring.

⚠ Altitude sickness possible above 3000m

moderate

5d·3636m

Singalila Ridge Trek

Pelling · Sikkim

A 5-day ridge walk through Singalila National Park along the India-Nepal border with continuous views of the Kanchenjunga range. Shorter and more focused than the Sandakphu-Phalut circuit, this trek stays on the ridge for maximum mountain exposure. Spring transforms the trail into a rhododendron wonderland. Trekkers' huts along the route provide comfortable shelter.

⚠ Altitude sickness possible above 3000m

Hard (5+ days, high altitude, serious)

hard

10d·4940m

Goechala Trek

Yuksom · Sikkim

One of India's greatest Himalayan treks, Goechala takes you to the foot of Kanchenjunga — the world's third highest peak. Over 10 demanding days through rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and glacial moraines, you climb from 1780m to nearly 5000m. Samiti Lake, Zemathang meadows, and the sunrise view of Kanchenjunga from Goechala Pass are among the most spectacular sights in the Indian Himalayas.

⚠ Acute Mountain Sickness risk above 3500m — acclimatize properly

hard

8d·5100m

Green Lake Trek

Lachen · Sikkim

One of India's most exclusive and restricted treks, Green Lake takes you to 5100m at the foot of Kanchenjunga's north face in a zone that requires special permits from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The 8-day expedition passes through rhododendron tunnels, yak pastures, and glacial moraines in an area that sees fewer than 200 trekkers per year. Green Lake itself sits in a glacial bowl with Kanchenjunga towering above.

⚠ Extreme altitude — serious AMS risk above 4000m