Samthar is a city in the State of West Bengal. The closest tourism destination to Samthar is Lava. Other close by tourism destinations include Rishyap, Kalimpong and Sillery Gaon. The nearest major railway station to Samthar is Siliguri Jn (SGUJ) which is at a distance of 4.4 kilometres. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is at a distance of 37 kilometres. Lying at an elevation of 3077 m, which makes it a high-altitude city.