Darjeeling Hills · month by month
September
Tip for September
Book October and Puja-week trips by early September; rooms and vehicles sell out.
Prices and crowds
Rates are low until the last week, then rise sharply ahead of Durga Puja.
Where to go in September
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga from the Mall
A lake, a monastery and orange orchards near the Nepal border
Tea gardens, Netaji's house and the train in the bazaar
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Good to know
Is September a good time to visit Darjeeling Hills?
September is a transition month. Rain eases through the second half, the hills are green and the first clear mornings return. Dashain often begins in late September or October, with family gatherings and blessings across the hills. Singalila usually reopens around mid-September. Late September is a good-value window before the October rush.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling Hills in September?
Darjeeling 14–20 °C, rain easing 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 September?
We suggest Darjeeling, Mirik, Kurseong. Book October and Puja-week trips by early September; rooms and vehicles sell out.