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Darjeeling & Ghoom in September

VerdictGoodWeatherDarjeeling 14–18 °C, rain easing, clearer by month's end

The monsoon fades through the month and the first clear mornings return towards the end. Prices are still low until Dashain and the Bengali Puja holidays, which in some years begin in late September and bring the autumn rush. A good month for value if you can travel early, with green hills and fewer people.

Local tip: If the Puja holidays fall in late September, book rooms well before the month starts.

Other hills in September

Where to go

Our picks for September

Lamahatta
village1,740 m Lamahatta Dhupi trees, prayer flags and a lake trail on the Peshok road
Takdah
village1,300 m Takdah An old army cantonment of bungalows, orchids and tea
Lepchajagat
forest village2,120 m Lepchajagatलेप्चाजगत A forest village on the Ghoom–Sukhia road, named for the Lepchas

Questions people ask

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Is September a good time to visit Darjeeling & Ghoom?

The monsoon fades through the month and the first clear mornings return towards the end. Prices are still low until Dashain and the Bengali Puja holidays, which in some years begin in late September and bring the autumn rush. A good month for value if you can travel early, with green hills and fewer people.

What is the weather like in Darjeeling & Ghoom in September?

Darjeeling 14–18 °C, rain easing, clearer by month's end. 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 September?

We suggest Lamahatta, Takdah, Lepchajagat. If the Puja holidays fall in late September, book rooms well before the month starts.

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