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Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in December
Cold, clear and mostly calm until the Christmas and New Year week, when town hotels fill. On 20 December Lepchas gather at Damsang fort near Pedong for Gaeboo Achyok's birth anniversary, and Namsoong, the Lepcha New Year, may fall late in the month. Kalimpong's churches hold Christmas services. Early December is one of the best windows for views.
Local tip: Come in the first half of December for clear views at off-season prices.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for December
Value
Kalimpong4 nights · Mixed
Icchey Gaon and Ramdhura village walks
Kalimpong · Ramdhura · Icchey Gaon
₹15,500per personabout ₹3,100 a day
Comfort
Kalimpong7 nights · Reserved car
Kalimpong, Lava and Lolegaon in comfort
Kalimpong · Lava · Lolegaon
₹37,000per personabout ₹4,600 a day
Shoestring
Kalimpong5 nights · Mixed
Lolegaon and Charkhole backpack loop
Kalimpong · Lolegaon · Charkhole
₹13,000per personabout ₹2,150 a day
Comfort
Kalimpong3 nights · Reserved car
Kalimpong heritage from Morgan House
Kalimpong
₹19,500per personabout ₹4,900 a day
Shoestring
Kalimpong3 nights · Shared jeeps
Sillery Gaon and Pedong homestays
Sillery Gaon · Pedong
₹8,000per personabout ₹2,000 a day
Shoestring
Kalimpong2 nights · Shared jeeps
Kalimpong town and Deolo on a shoestring
Kalimpong
₹5,500per personabout ₹1,850 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon?
Cold, clear and mostly calm until the Christmas and New Year week, when town hotels fill. On 20 December Lepchas gather at Damsang fort near Pedong for Gaeboo Achyok's birth anniversary, and Namsoong, the Lepcha New Year, may fall late in the month. Kalimpong's churches hold Christmas services. Early December is one of the best windows for views.
What is the weather like in Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in December?
Kalimpong 7–16 °C, dry, clear, cold. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in December?
We suggest Pedong, Kalimpong, Lolegaon. Come in the first half of December for clear views at off-season prices.