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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in October
One of the best months. The air clears after the rain, Kanchenjunga shows from Ahaldara and the high ridges, and the tea gardens make autumn flush. Dashain and Tihar light up Kurseong's lanes, with tika, swings and oil lamps. It is also the busiest month of the year, with Puja and Diwali holidays, so book stays and jeeps early.
Local tip: Be at Ahaldara by sunrise; by 10 am clouds often climb out of the Teesta valley.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for October
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 Shoestring Kurseong & Mirik3 nights · Shared jeeps Three nights inside Makaibari tea estate Makaibari ₹7,500per person
about ₹1,900 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys?
One of the best months. The air clears after the rain, Kanchenjunga shows from Ahaldara and the high ridges, and the tea gardens make autumn flush. Dashain and Tihar light up Kurseong's lanes, with tika, swings and oil lamps. It is also the busiest month of the year, with Puja and Diwali holidays, so book stays and jeeps early.
What is the weather like in Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in October?
Kurseong 13–20 °C, dry, 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 October?
We suggest Ahaldara, Kurseong, Gopaldhara. Be at Ahaldara by sunrise; by 10 am clouds often climb out of the Teesta valley.