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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in July

VerdictThink twiceWeatherKurseong 18–22 °C, heavy rain, low cloud

The heaviest rain of the year. Landslides are common on the Kurseong roads, especially around Pagla Jhora and Tindharia, and views are rare. Mahananda sanctuary is closed to visitors in the monsoon. For a writer, a reader or a tea lover with time, a garden homestay at half-season prices can still be good. Otherwise, skip it.

Local tip: If you come, stay put in one place and check road status each morning.

Other hills in July

Where to go

Our picks for July

tea garden1,200 m Makaibari The cornfield that became one of Darjeeling's oldest tea gardens
Kurseong
hill station1,482 m Kurseongकर्सियाङ The orchid town where the toy train runs through the bazaar
Mirik
hill station1,495 m Mirikमिरिक A lake made from a marsh, in a valley named for a fire

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Is July a good time to visit Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys?

The heaviest rain of the year. Landslides are common on the Kurseong roads, especially around Pagla Jhora and Tindharia, and views are rare. Mahananda sanctuary is closed to visitors in the monsoon. For a writer, a reader or a tea lover with time, a garden homestay at half-season prices can still be good. Otherwise, skip it.

What is the weather like in Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in July?

Kurseong 18–22 °C, heavy rain, low cloud. 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 July?

We suggest Makaibari, Kurseong, Mirik. If you come, stay put in one place and check road status each morning.

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