Sikkim - late March / early April

Paul585 · Jan 7th, 2008, 16:19

Hi
I've done a search but these months aren't covered.
Is late March / early April a good time to visit the region?
If the flowers are out does that make it v busy and thus make booking advisable?
Best wishes
Paul

piran_e · Jan 22nd, 2008, 15:05

Late March early April is a great time to visit Sikkim as rhododendrons, orchids, primulas would still be in bloom. It is definitely advisable to book in advance as it would still be peak season.

mantru · Jan 22nd, 2008, 21:06

hey i know its the best season but i wouldnt book early might be hotels in gangtok but not the trits to north the hotel or yourself can go around and get it done how many people in the group........

anindyamukherjee · Jan 25th, 2008, 19:16

when r u going there i mean the dates. i am also planning a similar time trip to sikkim. do let me know. i also advice not to prebook. looking forward to ur reply.

robin312007 · Feb 1st, 2008, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Paul585

Hi
I've done a search but these months aren't covered.
Is late March / early April a good time to visit the region?
If the flowers are out does that make it v busy and thus make booking advisable?
Best wishes
Paul

Well Paul,

I would say if you are coming from that far it is always better to book the hotels atleast. for travelling you will get enough options out in Gangtok. And the time is Suupperbbbb !! theres no question about it !!! It might be possible to get snow as well as Rhodo, primula etc etc. it the right choice of time. So dont Back off. Just step out and enjoy India.

Good Luck !
robin

Paul585 · Apr 11th, 2008, 15:20

Hi
Just a word for future researchers into this. I arrived in Darjeeling on March 30 and was in the area for a week or so.
Views to Kanchanjunga were very poor, such that I couldn't be bothered to get up at dawn and go to Tiger Hill to see nothing. Weather was OK though, often warm.
Darjeeling not that busy and plenty of hotel space. No need to book. Likewise Kalimpong, which was a great stop.
Never made it to Sikkim this time.
Paul

mantru · Apr 12th, 2008, 12:16

hey where did u stay...you'll not get great views like from sikkim....but if you know where to look you'll see it....i am a local and i never tried seeing K'JUnga...but one morning when i was out at 6 am i got a very good view from the clubside....i know there are lorts of houses which blocks the view...one more place is north point school...i have seen the range from that field as well.........

Jan 7th, 2008, 16:19	#1
Paul585 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 25	Sikkim - late March / early April Hi I've done a search but these months aren't covered. Is late March / early April a good time to visit the region? If the flowers are out does that make it v busy and thus make booking advisable? Best wishes Paul

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Jan 22nd, 2008, 15:05	#2
piran_e Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 136	Late March early April is a great time to visit Sikkim as rhododendrons, orchids, primulas would still be in bloom. It is definitely advisable to book in advance as it would still be peak season.

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mantru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: darjeeling--currently in delhi Posts: 224	hey i know its the best season but i wouldnt book early might be hotels in gangtok but not the trits to north the hotel or yourself can go around and get it done how many people in the group........

Jan 25th, 2008, 19:16	#4
anindyamukherjee Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: mathura Posts: 50	when r u going there i mean the dates. i am also planning a similar time trip to sikkim. do let me know. i also advice not to prebook. looking forward to ur reply.

Apr 11th, 2008, 15:20	#6
Paul585 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 25	Hi Just a word for future researchers into this. I arrived in Darjeeling on March 30 and was in the area for a week or so. Views to Kanchanjunga were very poor, such that I couldn't be bothered to get up at dawn and go to Tiger Hill to see nothing. Weather was OK though, often warm. Darjeeling not that busy and plenty of hotel space. No need to book. Likewise Kalimpong, which was a great stop. Never made it to Sikkim this time. Paul

Apr 12th, 2008, 12:16	#7
mantru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: darjeeling--currently in delhi Posts: 224	hey where did u stay...you'll not get great views like from sikkim....but if you know where to look you'll see it....i am a local and i never tried seeing K'JUnga...but one morning when i was out at 6 am i got a very good view from the clubside....i know there are lorts of houses which blocks the view...one more place is north point school...i have seen the range from that field as well.........

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