Siliguri To Darjeeling

Land of monumental mountains

Post by Radha

One has to first reach Siliguri(New Jalpaiguri) to visit Darjeeling. About 10 kms from Siliguri is the Bhagdhogra airport and also connected with major airports of the country. From SIligury the journey to Darjeeling can be either by road or rail. If travelling by bus the travel is about 80 kms and takes about 3 hours. You can engage a smaller private vehicle which takes a shorter route and the distance is reduced by about 15 kms. The toy train journey can be taken if you ae not in a hurry as it takes about 8 hours. All through the journey till Darjeeling, the rail line crosses the road almost hundred times.

Magnificent Darjeeling

Post by Virender | Durgapur | Dec 27, 2012

Keep winter wears with you ... No need to carry hard cash in much quantity... Just enjoy with nature... Do not visit too much spots if you want to enjoy nature and I feel Darjeeling local is much beautiful because if you will plan for other nearby place like Koersing, pelling or Gangtok in a single tour, you may all time be traveling and not able to enjoy the beauty of nature.... Reaching Siliguri or NJP by train is a good method and from there private taxi service is good they charge rs 120 per person.. you can travel by toy train but prior booking is required. if you want to go by plain bagdogra airport is nearest... DO not visit in rainy season... and if visiting near dussera or in vacation time please book your hotel in advance because at that time it is almost next to impossible to find a accommodation...

Land of monumental mountains

Post by Radha

One has to first reach Siliguri(New Jalpaiguri) to visit Darjeeling. About 10 kms from Siliguri is the Bhagdhogra airport and also connected with major airports of the country. From SIligury the journey to Darjeeling can be either by road or rail. If travelling by bus the travel is about 80 kms and takes about 3 hours. You can engage a smaller private vehicle which takes a shorter route and the distance is reduced by about 15 kms. The toy train journey can be taken if you ae not in a hurry as it takes about 8 hours. All through the journey till Darjeeling, the rail line crosses the road almost hundred times.

Darjeeling -- Paradise of West Bengal

Post by Samudra | Lucknow | Jan 12, 2007

The closest broad gauge railway station is New Jalpaiguri [85km]. Pre-paid taxis are available at Rs. 1000.00. Carry heavy woolens is winter. Check water availability at your hotel/resort as there is a tremendous shortage in Darjeeling.