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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in February
February warms slowly. Losar, the Tibetan new year, usually falls in February or early March, and monasteries in Ghum, Darjeeling and Kalimpong hold prayers and dances. Snow is possible at Sandakphu and Lava. Tea gardens are still dormant; pruning is done and bushes are bare. A good month for quiet monastery visits and low hotel prices, with a fair chance of clear mornings.
Photo: Arne Hückelheim 2010-09-21 12:41:53 This is a … · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for February
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: Pinakpani · CC BY 4.0 · Commons
Lava
Misty forest village at the gate of Neora Valley
Trips
Trips at their best in February
No published trip peaks in February
We still plan Darjeeling & Kalimpong in February 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 February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
February warms slowly. Losar, the Tibetan new year, usually falls in February or early March, and monasteries in Ghum, Darjeeling and Kalimpong hold prayers and dances. Snow is possible at Sandakphu and Lava. Tea gardens are still dormant; pruning is done and bushes are bare. A good month for quiet monastery visits and low hotel prices, with a fair chance of clear mornings.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in February?
Darjeeling 4 to 11 °C, mostly dry, some haze. 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 February?
We suggest Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Lava. Check the year's Losar date before you book; it moves with the Tibetan lunar calendar.