Darjeeling's tea estates, toy train and sunrise at Tiger Hill pair with Sikkim's monasteries, Gangtok's cafes and glacial lakes. April to June and September to November offer clear mountain views.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, October, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 17h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 2.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Tiger Hill sunrise needs a very early start; book a taxi the night before.
- Foreigners need Sikkim permits (Inner Line Permit) for restricted areas.
- Carry layers; temperatures drop fast at altitude.
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