- Where
- On the North Sikkim Highway between Chungthang and Lachung
- Distance
- Roughly 15–20 km before Lachung
- Timings
- Daylight
- Entry fee
- Free
- Permit
- North Sikkim permit needed
- Best time
- June–October for the most water
- Time needed
- 15–20 minutes
Bhim Nala Falls drops in a long white ribbon down the cliffs beside the road to Lachung. It is one of several big roadside waterfalls on the way to Yumthang, and drivers usually stop here for photos.
When to see it
The falls are fullest from June to October. In late winter the flow drops and parts can freeze. The road nearby can be wet and slippery, so stay on the roadside and away from the edge.
How to reach
Bhim Nala is on the North Sikkim Highway between Chungthang and Lachung, so you pass it on the drive from Gangtok to Lachung. A North Sikkim permit is required for the road.
Bhim Nala Falls: questions travellers ask
Where is Bhim Nala Falls?
On the road between Chungthang and Lachung in North Sikkim, on the way to Yumthang Valley.
Is there an entry fee?
No. It is a free roadside stop.
When is Bhim Nala Falls at its best?
From June to October, when the flow is strongest.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, the North Sikkim permit that covers the Lachung road.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
