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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in April
April is peak rhododendron season on the Singalila Ridge and a strong month for the Sandakphu trek. Tea gardens are busy with first flush plucking. Bengali New Year and school holidays bring more visitors from Kolkata in the second half of the month. Mornings are often clear and afternoons cloud over. Book toy train seats and Darjeeling hotels early.
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Our picks for April
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Sandakphu and Singalila
West Bengal's highest point, with Everest on the skyline
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Darjeeling
The thunderbolt ridge, its tea and its two-foot railway
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Lava
Misty forest village at the gate of Neora Valley
Trips
Trips at their best in April
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Comfort
Sittong, Takdah and Kalimpong villages
Private car with driver
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Comfort
Tea and toy train: Kurseong and Darjeeling
Private car with driver
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Saver
Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Lava by shared jeep
Shared jeeps, one short reserved car
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Saver
Darjeeling long weekend from Kolkata
Overnight train, shared jeeps, toy train joy ride
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Signature
Taj Chia Kutir, Windamere and Glenburn
Private SUV with driver
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Windamere, Sandakphu and Taj Chia Kutir
Private SUV with driver; reserved Land Rover on the Singalila Ridge
Elsewhere in April
Other hives this month
Questions
Darjeeling & Kalimpong in April, answered
Is April a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
April is peak rhododendron season on the Singalila Ridge and a strong month for the Sandakphu trek. Tea gardens are busy with first flush plucking. Bengali New Year and school holidays bring more visitors from Kolkata in the second half of the month. Mornings are often clear and afternoons cloud over. Book toy train seats and Darjeeling hotels early.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in April?
Darjeeling 10 to 17 °C, pleasant, afternoon cloud. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in April?
We suggest Sandakphu and Singalila, Darjeeling, Lava. Start Sandakphu trek days by 7 am to walk before afternoon cloud and rain showers.