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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in December
December is cold, dry and often clear. Christmas and New Year bring a short peak in Darjeeling, with prices rising for the last ten days. Sittong is in full orange season, and the Lava and Rishyap forests are cold and quiet. Snow can fall on the Singalila Ridge, closing the Land Rover road briefly. A good month for photographers who dress warmly.
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Our picks for December
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Sittong
Orange orchards and homestays in the Riyang valley
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Lava
Misty forest village at the gate of Neora Valley
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Darjeeling
The thunderbolt ridge, its tea and its two-foot railway
Trips
Trips at their best in December
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Comfort
Sittong, Takdah and Kalimpong villages
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in December
Other hives this month
Questions
Darjeeling & Kalimpong in December, answered
Is December a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
December is cold, dry and often clear. Christmas and New Year bring a short peak in Darjeeling, with prices rising for the last ten days. Sittong is in full orange season, and the Lava and Rishyap forests are cold and quiet. Snow can fall on the Singalila Ridge, closing the Land Rover road briefly. A good month for photographers who dress warmly.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in December?
Darjeeling 3 to 11 °C, dry, cold. 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 December?
We suggest Sittong, Lava, Darjeeling. Book Christmas and New Year rooms early; outside those ten days December is quiet.