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Why visit Darjeeling?

Darjeeling is a hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal, at around 2,000 metres in the Himalayan foothills, famous for its tea and its view of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. Built during the British era as a summer retreat, it still has colonial buildings, churches and a lively main square, Chowrasta.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the toy train, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; its short joyride loop passes Ghum station and the Batasia Loop with mountain views. Rise before dawn to watch sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill. Visit a tea estate such as Happy Valley to see how the famous tea is grown and processed, and taste it fresh. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, founded after the first ascent of Everest, has a museum with Tenzing Norgay's equipment, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park breeds red pandas and snow leopards. Eat momos and thukpa, and explore Buddhist monasteries such as Ghoom Monastery.

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When to go to Darjeeling

The best months for Darjeeling are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 16°C, and a week here is affordable.

Jan
10°
low 1°
11 wet days
Feb
11°
low 2°
17 wet days
Mar
14°
low 5°
19 wet days
Apr
17°
low 8°
20 wet days
May
18°
low 10°
28 wet days
Jun
19°
low 13°
29 wet days
Jul
19°
low 14°
30 wet days
Aug
20°
low 14°
30 wet days
Sep
19°
low 13°
26 wet days
Oct
17°
low 10°
19 wet days
Nov
14°
low 6°
11 wet days
Dec
11°
low 2°
11 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Darjeeling, West Bengal. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Darjeeling — common questions

When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?

The best months for Darjeeling are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 16°C, and a week here is affordable.

What is the weather like in Darjeeling?

August is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 20°C. January is the coolest, around 10°C by day and 1°C at night. July is the wettest, with about 30 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Darjeeling known for?

Darjeeling is best known for mountains, nature, culture and budget. The things people come for: Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train, tea estates, Kanchenjunga views.

Who is Darjeeling best suited to?

Darjeeling works particularly well for couples, families and solo travellers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Darjeeling?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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