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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in August
August is as wet as July. Forest walks bring leeches, and the National Highway 10 along the Teesta, the main road to Kalimpong, is prone to slides. Toy train services may be cut back after damage. If you come, stay in Darjeeling town and use the cafes, museums and monasteries. Mountain views are very unlikely.
Photo: Arne Hückelheim 2010-09-21 12:41:53 This is a … · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for August
Photo: Arne Hückelheim 2010-09-21 12:41:53 This is a … · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Darjeeling
The thunderbolt ridge, its tea and its two-foot railway
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Kalimpong
Old wool-trade town of nurseries, monasteries and schools
Photo: Mayukh Ghose · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Kurseong
The toy train's home town, ringed by old tea gardens
Trips
Trips at their best in August
No published trip peaks in August
We still plan Darjeeling & Kalimpong in August where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Darjeeling & Kalimpong in August, answered
Is August a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
August is as wet as July. Forest walks bring leeches, and the National Highway 10 along the Teesta, the main road to Kalimpong, is prone to slides. Toy train services may be cut back after damage. If you come, stay in Darjeeling town and use the cafes, museums and monasteries. Mountain views are very unlikely.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in August?
Darjeeling 15 to 19 °C, heavy rain, leeches in forest. 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 August?
We suggest Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong. Check road status for NH10 before any trip to Kalimpong in August.