KalimpongGood season
Kalimpong in December
Cold and clear, 5–16°C in town
Quiet and clear, with Christmas celebrated in the mission churches. Lepchas gather at Damsang Fort on 20 December for Gaeboo Achyuk's birthday.
Where to go
Our picks for December
A ridge village above Pedong looking down on the Teesta bends
An old Tibet-trade town between Deolo and Durpin hills
A Lepcha ridge village with an old forest and a canopy walk
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What is on
Festivals this month
Packages
Routes at their best in December
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Kalimpong?
Quiet and clear, with Christmas celebrated in the mission churches. Lepchas gather at Damsang Fort on 20 December for Gaeboo Achyuk's birthday.
What is the weather like in Kalimpong in December?
Cold and clear, 5–16°C in town. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kalimpong in December?
We suggest Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong, Lolegaon. Book Christmas and New Year week early; it fills with weekenders from Siliguri and Kolkata.