Is Darjeeling safe for tourists now?

Darjeeling is quite safe in all seasons. But don’t push the limits like doing late nights or wandering around in secluded areas. No place on earth would then be safe. Otherwise you should be fine.

Is Darjeeling open for tourists now 2021?

Latest Information on Travelling to DARJEELING? Entry is open from all domestic states for all kinds of travel. the nearest airport is the Siliguri Bagdogra Airport, which is functional and receiving flights from Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Imphal. Local transport is functional including taxis and buses.

Is Darjeeling safe in monsoon?

Yes, it is safe to visit Darjeeling in the monsoon. Darjeeling has excellent road connectivity with Siliguri and Bagdogra. You can come across roadblocks in the Monsoon due to landslide. Yet, there will be few other routes that can take you to Siliguri without many hitches.

Is it safe to visit Darjeeling in June?

Summer months from April to June are great for Darjeeling tourism as the climate is at its best during these months and there are so many outdoor activities to explore. Also, this is the season when tourist footfall is very high.

Is the political situation in Darjeeling safe to travel?

Nobody can say for sure. The Chief Minister of State is visiting the hills and meeting with the parties in the next few days. We will have to wait and watch the outcome. But there are good chances that peace may prevail. Raj (darjeeling-tourism.com)

Are there any national parks in Darjeeling that are closed?

The monsoon can sometimes stretch even up to October. June 15 to September 15 is the time when all national parks and sanctuaries in Darjeeling district (including Singalila National Park, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and even Neora Valley National Park in Kalimpong area) remain closed to tourists.

Why was there a traffic jam in Darjeeling?

It caused a huge traffic jam and many tourists got stuck on the road for several hours. Sikkim traffic is also diverted through Darjeeling due to landslides on their main highway, which is also causing a lot of pressure on traffic flow.

Which is the best season to visit Darjeeling?

For tourists, there are two best seasons to visit Darjeeling, one between March to May (i.e. spring & summer), and the other between October to November (i.e. autumn). These are the times when the temperature is pleasantly cool and the sky is usually clear offering lovely views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks. The summer is short from May up to June.