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Darjeeling & Kalimpong in July
July is the wettest month and we do not recommend it for a first visit. Rain falls most days, fog hides the mountains, and landslides close roads between Siliguri, Darjeeling and Kalimpong for hours or days. Tea gardens pluck the monsoon flush, mostly used for blends. Hotels are cheap and towns are quiet if you must go. National parks are closed.
Photo: Arne Hückelheim 2010-09-21 12:41:53 This is a … · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for July
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: Mayukh Ghose · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Kurseong
The toy train's home town, ringed by old tea gardens
Photo: Benoy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Mirik
A lake town among tea gardens on the Nepal border
Trips
Trips at their best in July
No published trip peaks in July
We still plan Darjeeling & Kalimpong in July 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 July, answered
Is July a good time to visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong?
July is the wettest month and we do not recommend it for a first visit. Rain falls most days, fog hides the mountains, and landslides close roads between Siliguri, Darjeeling and Kalimpong for hours or days. Tea gardens pluck the monsoon flush, mostly used for blends. Hotels are cheap and towns are quiet if you must go. National parks are closed.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Kalimpong in July?
Darjeeling 15 to 19 °C, heavy rain, fog. 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 July?
We suggest Darjeeling, Kurseong, Mirik. If you travel in July, stay in one town and carry rain gear with sealed bags for electronics.