Darjeeling Hills · month by month
January
Tip for January
Carry thermals, gloves and a warm cap; most budget rooms have no heating.
Prices and crowds
After New Year week, many Darjeeling hotels discount 20–40% and homestays have rooms.
Where to go in January
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga from the Mall
Sunrise on Kangchenjunga from the top of Senchal
Orange orchards and hornbill forest below Kurseong
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Good to know
Is January a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
January is cold and mostly clear. Mornings often show Kangchenjunga sharply, and the Tiger Hill crowds are thin after New Year week. Nights drop close to freezing in Darjeeling and well below at Sandakphu, where snow can stop the Land Rovers. Lower places such as Sittong are milder, and the orange harvest is still on. Pack proper winter clothes and you get good views at low rates.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in January?
Darjeeling 2–9 °C, dry, clear, frost. 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 January?
We suggest Darjeeling, Tiger Hill, Sittong. Carry thermals, gloves and a warm cap; most budget rooms have no heating.