Best Time To Visit Kalimpong

The winter season in Kalimpong lasts from December to February. During this season the temperature can be as low as sub-zero levels and generally ranges from 7 degree Celsius to 16 degree Celsius. So, if cold weather and frosty beauty of the mountains is what you are looking for, visiting Kalimpong in the winter season is the best bet for you.
During this season, Kalimpong also celebrates several festivals with vigour and joy. One such festival is Losar. Losar is a Buddhist Festival and involves all kinds of activities synonymous to the religion. The festival is typically held in February for 15 days, all of which are a flurry of activity and celebration in Kalimpong. Another such festival which stirs the hill station to action is the festival of lights- Diwali. This along with the celebration of Dussehra in October transforms the town into a magical place with lights, firecrackers and candles in every corner and makes the season the best time to visit Kalimpong for witnessing its culture and traditions.

Monsoon season in Kalimpong lasts from July to September. This is ideally the only season in which most travellers divert from the place and prefer to visit elsewhere. The reason for this is that the heavy rainfall which Kalimpong receives for a minimum of 100 days a year, causes landslides and road blockages which are not only dangerous but may also lock you in the town for more days than you planned. However, if this is not a problem for you, Kalimpong can be a beautiful sight to witness during the monsoon showers. The town is almost always covered in fog which gives it a mystical look and the temperatures lie somewhere between 18 degree Celsius and 20 degree Celsius. Monsoon season being an offseason is also a bonus as you may get cheaper deals and added benefits as well.