Kalimpong and Neora · month by month
March
Tip for March
Start walks early; clouds tend to build over the snows after 10 am.
Prices and crowds
Rates climb toward Holi weekend; weekdays remain good value.
Where to go in March
Pine-forest bazaar at the gate of Neora Valley
Canopy walk, cypress forest and a Jhandi Dara sunrise
A small town on the old mule road to Jelep La
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Packages at their best in March
per person, twin₹15,000
per person, twin₹21,000
per person, twin₹20,500
per person, twin₹8,500
per person, twin₹13,500
per person, twin₹6,000 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 Kalimpong and Neora?
Spring begins. Rhododendrons start to flower in the Neora forests and around Lava and Rishyap, nurseries in Kalimpong fill with colour, and the air is mild. Mornings are often clear, though haze can soften the views by afternoon. A good month for walks between villages and for the nurseries in Kalimpong.
What is the weather like in Kalimpong and Neora in March?
Kalimpong 12–21 °C, Lava 4–14 °C, mostly dry. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kalimpong and Neora in March?
We suggest Lava, Lolegaon, Pedong. Start walks early; clouds tend to build over the snows after 10 am.