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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in March
First flush begins. Plucking restarts in the gardens of Makaibari, Gopaldhara and the Mirik valley, factories start running and the young leaf is picked for the most prized teas of the year. Rhododendron and magnolia flower on the higher ridges around Chimney. Views are good in the mornings and hazier by afternoon. Book ahead for Holi week, when Bengal's holiday crowd arrives.
Local tip: Ask a garden homestay host when plucking starts on their section; it varies by height.
Where to go
Our picks for March
Trips at their best
Tickets for March
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 March a good time to visit Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys?
First flush begins. Plucking restarts in the gardens of Makaibari, Gopaldhara and the Mirik valley, factories start running and the young leaf is picked for the most prized teas of the year. Rhododendron and magnolia flower on the higher ridges around Chimney. Views are good in the mornings and hazier by afternoon. Book ahead for Holi week, when Bengal's holiday crowd arrives.
What is the weather like in Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in March?
Kurseong 10–19 °C, warm days, cool nights. 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 March?
We suggest Makaibari, Gopaldhara, Chimney. Ask a garden homestay host when plucking starts on their section; it varies by height.