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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in September
Rain eases through September and the first clear mornings return towards the end of the month. Dashain often begins in late September or October, and Durga Puja holidays bring a large wave of visitors from Bengal. Hotels fill fast around the puja dates. Neora Valley National Park reopens mid-month, check current status before you travel.
Photo: Arne Hückelheim 2010-09-21 12:41:53 This is a … · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for September
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: Benoy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Mirik
A lake town among tea gardens on the Nepal border
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Kalimpong
Old wool-trade town of nurseries, monasteries and schools
Trips
Trips at their best in September
No published trip peaks in September
We still plan Darjeeling & Kalimpong in September 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 September, answered
Is September a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
Rain eases through September and the first clear mornings return towards the end of the month. Dashain often begins in late September or October, and Durga Puja holidays bring a large wave of visitors from Bengal. Hotels fill fast around the puja dates. Neora Valley National Park reopens mid-month, check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in September?
Darjeeling 14 to 19 °C, rain easing late in month. 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 September?
We suggest Darjeeling, Mirik, Kalimpong. Book Puja-week rooms and trains two to three months ahead.