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Kurseong, Mirik & the tea valleys in September

VerdictGoodWeatherKurseong 16–21 °C, rain easing late in the month

The rain eases through the month and the hills are at their greenest. Autumn-flush tea begins. Late September sometimes brings the first clear morning views. Durga Puja falls in late September or October and brings a big rush from Bengal, so book a room early. Dashain, the main festival of the Nepali-speaking hills, often begins around the same time.

Local tip: If Puja falls in your dates, book transport both ways in advance.

Other hills in September

Where to go

Our picks for September

Kurseong
hill station1,482 m Kurseongकर्सियाङ The orchid town where the toy train runs through the bazaar
Tingling
viewpoint1,250 m Tingling The bowl of tea gardens on the climb from Dudhia to Mirik
Mirik
hill station1,495 m Mirikमिरिक A lake made from a marsh, in a valley named for a fire

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

The rain eases through the month and the hills are at their greenest. Autumn-flush tea begins. Late September sometimes brings the first clear morning views. Durga Puja falls in late September or October and brings a big rush from Bengal, so book a room early. Dashain, the main festival of the Nepali-speaking hills, often begins around the same time.

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

Kurseong 16–21 °C, rain easing late in the 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 September?

We suggest Kurseong, Tingling, Mirik. If Puja falls in your dates, book transport both ways in advance.

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