Darjeeling Hills · month by month
March
Tip for March
Visit a Kurseong tea estate in the second half of March to see first-flush plucking and taste it fresh.
Prices and crowds
Shoulder-season rates; Holi weekend can be busy with visitors from Kolkata.
Where to go in March
Tea gardens, Netaji's house and the train in the bazaar
West Bengal's highest point, with Everest on the skyline
An eco-village inside Senchal forest, above Sonada
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per person, twin₹6,500
per person, twin₹21,000
per person, twin₹12,500
per person, twin₹16,000
per person, twin₹14,000
per person, twin₹9,500 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is March a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
March is one of our favourite months. The days warm up, first-flush plucking begins in the tea gardens, and rhododendrons start to bloom on the higher ridges. Views of Kangchenjunga are good in the early morning, though haze builds by midday. Sandakphu reopens to steady traffic. It is quiet before the summer rush, and hotels have rooms.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in March?
Darjeeling 7–15 °C, mostly dry, some haze. 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 March?
We suggest Kurseong, Sandakphu, Chatakpur. Visit a Kurseong tea estate in the second half of March to see first-flush plucking and taste it fresh.