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Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in September

VerdictGoodWeatherKalimpong 17–24 °C, rain easing late

The rain eases through the month, and the last week can bring the first clear mornings. Neora Valley usually reopens in mid or late September. Prices stay low until the Puja holidays, which in some years begin late in the month and bring the autumn rush. A good month for value if you travel late and can wait out a wet day.

Local tip: If Durga Puja falls in late September, book rooms before the month begins.

Other hills in September

Where to go

Our picks for September

Kalimpong
hill station1,247 m Kalimpongकालिम्पोङ The wool-trade town between Deolo and Durpin hills
market town1,240 m Pedong Last bazaar before Jelep La, with a Lepcha fort above it
Sillery Gaon
village1,830 m Sillery Gaon Homestay ridge above Pedong with the Teesta's bends below

Questions people ask

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

The rain eases through the month, and the last week can bring the first clear mornings. Neora Valley usually reopens in mid or late September. Prices stay low until the Puja holidays, which in some years begin late in the month and bring the autumn rush. A good month for value if you travel late and can wait out a wet day.

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

Kalimpong 17–24 °C, rain easing late. 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 September?

We suggest Kalimpong, Pedong, Sillery Gaon. If Durga Puja falls in late September, book rooms before the month begins.

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