Best Time to visit Darjeeling – Weather, Season and Month.

Located in West Bengal at the height of 2050 meters above sea level, Darjeeling is one popular hill station in the northeast of India. This place makes a perfect Honeymoon destination and is around 700 kms from Kolkata and around 4 hours from Dehradun.

So, no matter whether you are travelling from anywhere in India or any other country, you can easily reach Darjeeling via an international flight to Kolkata and a domestic flight to Dehradun. And if you are an InterMiles member, you can definitely utilise its network of 250+ airlines flying to 15,000+ destinations across the globe to book your flight from your home city. In order to make your trip rewarding, InterMiles enables you to earn miles of every flight booking that you make using it, whether it is for yourself or even your loved ones.

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The picturesque valleys, lush greenery and beauty of the route is so spectacular that it will leave you with an enthralling experience. Delicious and traditional Tibetan cuisine, tea gardens and toy train rides are some of the things here you shouldn’t miss experiencing. So, to make sure you can make the best of your trip, here is some information on the best time to visit Darjeeling.

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Summer

Summers here are from April to June which is also the peak season for visitors. Sunny and breezy yet pleasant the average temperatures are between 11 to 19 degrees, which is perfect for sightseeing and enjoying the beautiful Hill station. You could also experience flowers like Rhododendrons and Magnolia blooming in different colours. So, if you want to enjoy the lush greenery with pleasant weather and make the most of your sightseeing then summers are the best season to visit Darjeeling.

Monsoon

The town experiences heavy showers from July to September and can sometimes stretch up to October. It is not advisable to visit during this time as there could be multiple landslides and roadblocks. Though September or after is still the best month to visit Darjeeling in this season. It is safe to visit as you can enjoy the greenery at its best with slight showers, so make sure you carry all the required essentials. The temperature ranges from as high as 19 and as low as 13. The humidity level is at its highest during this season and can go beyond 90 and is not the best time to visit Darjeeling.

Winter

Winter is the most preferred season to visit Darjeeling and at its peak from mid-November to January. The temperature ranges from 11- 2 degrees. This town does rarely experiences snowfall, but the winters are severely cold here. It also gets very foggy and the cold could be unbearable for the ones not used to chilly weather. All the tourist attractions are operating but might close down earlier than usual. Make sure you carry enough warm clothes so you can stay warm and have a memorable experience.

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