Darjeeling Hills · month by month
October
Tip for October
If you travel in Puja week, book Tiger Hill and the toy train in advance and walk the town instead of using taxis.
Prices and crowds
Peak rates in Puja and Diwali weeks, often 50–100% above November.
Where to go in October
West Bengal's highest point, with Everest on the skyline
Sunrise on Kangchenjunga from the top of Senchal
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga from the Mall
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. StartFestivals around October
Packages at their best in October
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 October a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
October brings clear skies, dry roads and some of the best mountain views of the year, and with them the biggest crowds. Durga Puja and Diwali holidays fill Darjeeling with families from Kolkata and beyond. Dashain and Tihar are the main local festivals. Sandakphu is at its finest. Book early and avoid the main holiday weeks if you can.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in October?
Darjeeling 11–18 °C, clear, dry. 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 October?
We suggest Sandakphu, Tiger Hill, Darjeeling. If you travel in Puja week, book Tiger Hill and the toy train in advance and walk the town instead of using taxis.