Timing makes or breaks a trip to snow in the Darjeeling hills. Here's a clear, season-by-season breakdown to help you and your clients choose the right window.
Season by season
Darjeeling town rarely gets heavy snow, but Sandakphu and the high ridges can see snowfall between December and February.
Planning note
For a real snow experience near Darjeeling, the Sandakphu trek in winter is your best bet.
- Gateway: Bagdogra Airport (about 3 hours by road to Darjeeling)
- No special permit is needed for Darjeeling itself; nearby Sikkim areas may require inner-line permits, which we arrange.
- We confirm road and weather status before every departure
TripTrix Voyages arranges the full Darjeeling hills experience for the travel trade — net rates on request for any itinerary.
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