Darjeeling Hills · month by month
February
Tip for February
Check the Losar date for the year; it follows the Tibetan lunar calendar and moves each year.
Prices and crowds
Low season: good deals on comfort-tier hotels, except around Valentine's Day weekend.
Where to go in February
India's highest railway station, Batasia Loop and an old monastery
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga from the Mall
A lake, a monastery and orange orchards near the Nepal border
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Packages at their best in February
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is February a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
February warms slowly, with clear mornings early in the month and more haze towards the end. Losar, the Tibetan new year, often falls this month, with prayers and dances at Ghum's monasteries and celebrations in Tibetan homes. It is still cold at night, and snow can fall at Sandakphu. Crowds are thin and the toy train is easy to book.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in February?
Darjeeling 3–11 °C, dry, haze builds late. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Darjeeling Hills in February?
We suggest Ghum, Darjeeling, Mirik. Check the Losar date for the year; it follows the Tibetan lunar calendar and moves each year.