Kalimpong and Neora · month by month
May
Tip for May
Plan sightseeing for mornings and keep afternoons free for rain.
Prices and crowds
Peak family season: highest rates of spring, and cars are in short supply.
Where to go in May
Pine-forest bazaar at the gate of Neora Valley
Canopy walk, cypress forest and a Jhandi Dara sunrise
A trade town on a ridge above the Teesta
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per person, twin₹15,000
per person, twin₹21,000
per person, twin₹20,500
per person, twin₹8,500
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 May a good time to visit Kalimpong and Neora?
School holidays bring families from Kolkata and the plains, escaping the heat. Days are warm and green, with rain most afternoons by late May. Mountain views are less reliable, but forest walks, nurseries and the Teesta are at their liveliest. Book transport and rooms early.
What is the weather like in Kalimpong and Neora in May?
Kalimpong 17–25 °C, Lava 10–19 °C, showers building. 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 May?
We suggest Lava, Lolegaon, Kalimpong. Plan sightseeing for mornings and keep afternoons free for rain.