Kalimpong in December
West Bengal, India
Nurseries close mid-month, so plan visits before mid-December
December Kalimpong does Christmas properly — it has a significant Christian population. Churches light up, the air is sharp and clear, and Kanchenjunga at dawn is a religious experience regardless of faith.
The December story
Christmas in the hills
Why December scores 6.0/10
Weather
December Kalimpong does Christmas properly — it has a significant Christian population.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓culture-lovers
- ✓mountain-lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗cold-sensitive
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | January Kalimpong is cold and clear. Delo Hill offers razor-sharp Kanchenjunga views at dawn, but the nurseries — the town's soul — are dormant. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Late winter, early spring stirring |
| March | 8.0/10 | Spring — orchid season begins |
| April | 8.0/10 | April is peak bloom. Every nursery in Kalimpong is a riot of colour. |
| May | 8.0/10 | May is Kalimpong's last hurrah before monsoon. |
| June | 4.0/10 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 6.0/10 | September starts clearing. Kanchenjunga peeks through clouds for the first time in months, and when it does, the view from Delo Hill makes you forget the mud on your shoes. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon — excellent |
| November | 8.0/10 | November is Kalimpong at its most tranquil. |
| Decemberviewing | 6.0/10 | December Kalimpong does Christmas properly — it has a significant Christian population. |
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