DarjeelingBest season
Darjeeling in December
Cold and clear, 3–11°C in Darjeeling
Crisp, clear days and long views, with Christmas and New Year bringing a short rush. Mirik's oranges are ripe. Sandakphu is cold and may get its first snow.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga at the end of the ridge
A quiet lake town among tea gardens and orange orchards
Sunrise on Kangchenjunga, with Everest on the far horizon
The top of West Bengal, facing four of the five highest peaks
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Routes at their best in December
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Darjeeling?
Crisp, clear days and long views, with Christmas and New Year bringing a short rush. Mirik's oranges are ripe. Sandakphu is cold and may get its first snow.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling in December?
Cold and clear, 3–11°C in Darjeeling. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Darjeeling in December?
We suggest Darjeeling, Mirik, Tiger Hill, Sandakphu. Book Christmas week early; the rest of the month is quiet and cheap.