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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in December
Orange season peaks. The Directorate of Cinchona has organised an orange festival at Sittong in December. Clear skies give the best mountain views from Ahaldara and the Kurseong ridges. Christmas week brings a short rush to Mirik and Kurseong, where the town churches hold services and carols. Otherwise, prices are low and the days are bright and cold.
Local tip: Pack gloves and a warm hat for sunrise; the wind on Ahaldara is sharp.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for December
Shoestring
Kurseong & Mirik3 nights · On foot
Dow Hill and Chimney forest walks
Kurseong · Chimney
₹7,000per personabout ₹1,750 a day
Value
Kurseong & Mirik4 nights · Mixed
Kurseong and Mirik tea valleys
Kurseong · Mirik
₹13,000per personabout ₹2,600 a day
Comfort
Kurseong & Mirik3 nights · Reserved car
Kurseong heritage stay with tea tastings
Kurseong
₹21,000per personabout ₹5,250 a day
Shoestring
Kurseong & Mirik5 nights · Mixed
Kurseong, Sittong and Mirik on a shoestring
Kurseong · Sittong · Mirik
₹11,500per personabout ₹1,900 a day
Shoestring
Kurseong & Mirik2 nights · Shared jeeps
Kurseong: toy train, Netaji and tea
Kurseong
₹5,500per personabout ₹1,850 a day
Value
Kurseong & Mirik3 nights · Reserved car
Latpanchar hornbills and Ahaldara dawns
Latpanchar
₹12,500per personabout ₹3,100 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys?
Orange season peaks. The Directorate of Cinchona has organised an orange festival at Sittong in December. Clear skies give the best mountain views from Ahaldara and the Kurseong ridges. Christmas week brings a short rush to Mirik and Kurseong, where the town churches hold services and carols. Otherwise, prices are low and the days are bright and cold.
What is the weather like in Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in December?
Kurseong 6–14 °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 Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in December?
We suggest Sittong, Mirik, Ahaldara. Pack gloves and a warm hat for sunrise; the wind on Ahaldara is sharp.