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Darjeeling & Ghoom in March
Spring arrives: first-flush tea plucking begins in the gardens, magnolias and rhododendrons bloom in the forests around Lepchajagat and Tiger Hill, and mornings are often clear. The orchid centre at Takdah is at its best from February to April. Prices are moderate before the April–June rush. A fine month for village stays and tea garden walks.
Local tip: Visit a garden in the first-flush weeks and taste the new tea at the source, light and green.
Where to go
Our picks for March
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for March
Shoestring
Darjeeling5 nights · Shared jeeps
Darjeeling and the forest villages by jeep
Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Jorepokhri
₹12,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Comfort
Darjeeling4 nights · Reserved car
Darjeeling with children
Darjeeling
₹25,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Value
Darjeeling7 nights · Reserved car
Chatakpur, Darjeeling and the Lepcha forest
Chatakpur · Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Jorepokhri
₹26,000per personabout ₹3,250 a day
Comfort
Darjeeling9 nights · Reserved car
The grand Darjeeling hill loop
Chatakpur · Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Lamahatta
₹55,000per personabout ₹5,500 a day
Comfort
Darjeeling5 nights · Reserved car
Darjeeling, Takdah and Tinchuley for two
Darjeeling · Takdah · Tinchuley
₹30,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
Shoestring
Darjeeling2 nights · Shared jeeps
Darjeeling long weekend on a budget
Darjeeling
₹6,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is March a good time to visit Darjeeling & Ghoom?
Spring arrives: first-flush tea plucking begins in the gardens, magnolias and rhododendrons bloom in the forests around Lepchajagat and Tiger Hill, and mornings are often clear. The orchid centre at Takdah is at its best from February to April. Prices are moderate before the April–June rush. A fine month for village stays and tea garden walks.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Ghoom in March?
Darjeeling 7–15 °C, dry, some haze late in the month. 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 March?
We suggest Takdah, Lepchajagat, Peshok. Visit a garden in the first-flush weeks and taste the new tea at the source, light and green.