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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in June
The first half is still pleasant; the monsoon usually reaches the hills by mid-June. Second-flush tea is being made, which is the muscatel season Darjeeling is famous for. Expect rain most afternoons and occasional road slowdowns at Pagla Jhora and on the Rohini road. Prices start to drop. Namthing Pokhri fills and the Himalayan salamanders begin to come out to breed.
Local tip: Keep a buffer day before a flight: landslides on the Hill Cart Road can close it for hours.
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Is June a good time to visit Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys?
The first half is still pleasant; the monsoon usually reaches the hills by mid-June. Second-flush tea is being made, which is the muscatel season Darjeeling is famous for. Expect rain most afternoons and occasional road slowdowns at Pagla Jhora and on the Rohini road. Prices start to drop. Namthing Pokhri fills and the Himalayan salamanders begin to come out to breed.
What is the weather like in Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in June?
Kurseong 17–23 °C, monsoon arrives mid-month. 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 June?
We suggest Makaibari, Namthing Pokhri, Kurseong. Keep a buffer day before a flight: landslides on the Hill Cart Road can close it for hours.