9 spots in Darjeeling you should avoid visiting during monsoon

Hitesh Rattan

Darjeeling town

Especially around steep, deforested slopes and older settlements.

Kurseong town

Includes slopes and narrow ridges en route to the station, where unstable soil worsens landslide risk.

Kalimpong town

Faces even worse monsoon-related landslide challenges than Darjeeling itself, with frequent disruptions and property damage.

Paglajhora

Known for frequent major landslides that repeatedly block Hill Cart Road and railway access during heavy rains.

Teendhariya

A notorious landslide hotspot on the Hill Cart Road, often cut off after intense rainfall events.

Giddapahar

Experiences recurring slope failures and unstable ground, particularly along access roads during monsoon.

Soureni

Vulnerable due to its hilly terrain and history of local landslips during periods of torrential downpour.

Daragaon

Prone to slope erosion and landslides, especially after prolonged heavy rains in the area.

14 Miles

Frequently affected by landslides disrupting traffic and settlements due to steep terrain and rainfall.