Darjeeling in September

Rains easing, 14–19°C

The monsoon fades through the month and the first clear mornings return late in September. Durga Puja and Dashain may fall at the end of the month in some years, bringing crowds.

Where to go

Our picks for September

Hill town Darjeeling

Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga at the end of the ridge

Best Mar – May · Oct – Dec · 3 nights

Tea town Kurseong

The quieter tea town half way up the hill

Best Feb – May · Oct – Nov · 1 nights

Gateway city Siliguri

The plains city where every hill journey begins

Best Oct – Mar

Check the Puja dates for your year and book early if they fall in September.

What is on

Festivals this month

Durga Puja in SiliguriSeptember or October (the five days ending on Vijaya Dashami)

Dashain and Tihar in the Darjeeling hillsLate September to mid-November (Dashain, then Tihar about three weeks later)

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

Is September a good time to visit Darjeeling?

The monsoon fades through the month and the first clear mornings return late in September. Durga Puja and Dashain may fall at the end of the month in some years, bringing crowds.

What is the weather like in Darjeeling in September?

Rains easing, 14–19°C. 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 September?

We suggest Darjeeling, Kurseong, Siliguri. Check the Puja dates for your year and book early if they fall in September.

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