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Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in November

VerdictBestWeatherKalimpong 10–19 °C, dry, very clear

Our favourite month. Puja crowds have gone, rates settle and the mountains are clear most mornings. Tihar falls early in the month in some years. Neora Valley is open and quiet, and the ridge villages at Charkhole, Icchey Gaon and Ramdhura give their best dawns. Evenings are cold, so pack warm layers.

Local tip: Pack warm: November nights fall to about 5 °C in Lava and colder in Rishyap.

Other hills in November

Where to go

Our picks for November

Neora Valley
national park3,150 m Neora Valley Red panda forest from the Dooars to Rachela Danda
village1,680 m Charkhole A small Lepcha ridge with Kanchenjunga full in the window
Icchey Gaon
village1,770 m Icchey Gaon A 1,770 m homestay ridge between Kalimpong and Pedong

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Is November a good time to visit Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon?

Our favourite month. Puja crowds have gone, rates settle and the mountains are clear most mornings. Tihar falls early in the month in some years. Neora Valley is open and quiet, and the ridge villages at Charkhole, Icchey Gaon and Ramdhura give their best dawns. Evenings are cold, so pack warm layers.

What is the weather like in Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in November?

Kalimpong 10–19 °C, dry, very clear. 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 November?

We suggest Neora Valley, Charkhole, Icchey Gaon. Pack warm: November nights fall to about 5 °C in Lava and colder in Rishyap.

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