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Darjeeling & Ghoom in February
Still cold, a little longer in the day, and usually clear. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, often falls this month, and the Ghoom monasteries fill with families offering khatas and butter lamps. Off-season prices hold until early March. Rhododendrons start to bud on the higher slopes late in the month. A calm, cheap month for monasteries, the toy train and town walks.
Local tip: Ask a monastery or your hotel for the year's Losar date; it moves with the lunar calendar.
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Is February a good time to visit Darjeeling & Ghoom?
Still cold, a little longer in the day, and usually clear. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, often falls this month, and the Ghoom monasteries fill with families offering khatas and butter lamps. Off-season prices hold until early March. Rhododendrons start to bud on the higher slopes late in the month. A calm, cheap month for monasteries, the toy train and town walks.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Ghoom in February?
Darjeeling 3–11 °C, mostly dry, cold nights. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Darjeeling & Ghoom in February?
We suggest Ghoom, Darjeeling, Lepchajagat. Ask a monastery or your hotel for the year's Losar date; it moves with the lunar calendar.