Darjeeling Hills · month by month
July
Tip for July
Carry a good umbrella, quick-dry clothes and leech socks if you plan any garden walks.
Prices and crowds
Lowest rates of the year; many hotels discount 40–50%, though some smaller places close.
Where to go in July
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga from the Mall
Tea gardens, Netaji's house and the train in the bazaar
India's highest railway station, Batasia Loop and an old monastery
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Good to know
Is July a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
July is the wettest month. Rain falls most days, mist fills the town and landslides often block roads for hours. Toy-train services can be cut back. The tea gardens are green and second-flush plucking continues, and the town is quiet and cheap. If you come, stay in Darjeeling or Kurseong, keep a flexible return and skip Sandakphu and the villages.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in July?
Darjeeling 15–20 °C, heavy rain, mist. 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 July?
We suggest Darjeeling, Kurseong, Ghum. Carry a good umbrella, quick-dry clothes and leech socks if you plan any garden walks.