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Kalimpong in February
West Bengal, India
February stirs Kalimpong's nurseries from sleep. The first orchid buds appear, cactus greenhouses stay warm, and Kanchenjunga stands crystal clear above Delo Hill. A preview of what's coming.
The February story
Early spring preview
Why February scores 3/5
Weather
Late winter, early spring stirring
Roads & Access
from nearest city: Hill road from Teesta Bazaar, good but winding
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: Kalimpong fire station. ambulance: 108 (may take time on hill roads). police station: Kalimpong police station. nearest hospital: District Hospital Kalimpong
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Nursery visits — kids love touching plants and flowers, Buddhist monasteries are peaceful and visual, Cool weather year-round — comfortable for kids, Small-town safety
Elevation
1,247m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓mountain-lovers
- ✓nature-lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗flower-purists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January Kalimpong is cold and clear. Delo Hill offers razor-sharp Kanchenjunga views at dawn, but the nurseries — the town's soul — are dormant. |
| Februaryviewing | 3/5 | Late winter, early spring stirring |
| March | 4/5 | Spring — orchid season begins |
| April | 4/5 | April is peak bloom. Every nursery in Kalimpong is a riot of colour. |
| May | 4/5 | May is Kalimpong's last hurrah before monsoon. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | 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 | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — excellent |
| November | 4/5 | November is Kalimpong at its most tranquil. |
| December | 3/5 | December Kalimpong does Christmas properly — it has a significant Christian population. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hill road from Teesta Bazaar, good but winding
Elevation
1,247m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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