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How To Reach Darjeeling

Feel mesmerized by the snow-rimmed massif of Kanchenjunga and mist-covered tea plantations of Darjeeling!

How To Reach Darjeeling

Taking a flight to Bagdogra Airport is the most convenient way to reach Darjeeling.

The airport is located around 70 km from Darjeeling. Other options include a train ride or a road trip from Kolkata. Know the best ways on how to reach Darjeeling post considering the factors like money, time, and convenience.

For nature lovers, and if all that has been planned on a trip is about relishing the scenic beauty of nature, then Darjeeling is the place for them. The beautiful hill station is known for the famous tea plantations. Being a jewel of West Bengal, it is also known as the “Queen of the Hills”. World’s third tallest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga is visible from here. Travelers can enjoy enchanting views of the peak beside going on a tea tasting tour at the same time in Darjeeling. Other than that, let’s take a look at how to reach Darjeeling via different modes of transportation.

Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri is the main airport to reach Darjeeling. It is served by direct flight from New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, etc. Traveling by air is the best way to travel from Kolkata to Darjeeling as it is one of the quickest modes of transport to cover the distance. Multiple carriers like Air India, SpiceJet, AirAsia, JetAirways, and Indigo have non-stop flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra which is the nearest airport to Darjeeling. From Bagdogra, one can take a taxi which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to cover the distance. Overall flight duration to reach Darjeeling from Delhi is about 3 hours and from Kolkata is about 1 hour.

Darjeeling railway station is connected to New Jalpaiguri by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. New Jalpaiguri train station lies on the broad-gauge network. There are direct trains from Kolkata and Delhi to New Jalpaiguri. The train journey from Kolkata to Darjeeling takes about 18 hours and 10 minutes. Darjeeling Mail is one of the most preferred trains which starts from Sealdah Railway Station to Darjeeling railway station. This is one of the most economical ways of traveling between Kolkata and Darjeeling, and the most preferred mode of transport for huge groups and families traveling between the destinations.

 Kolkata to Darjeeling is a picturesque route by road and something that excites every adventure lover. The journey from Kolkata to Darjeeling can be completed in a time span of about 11 hours and 30 minutes via Badshahi Road and NH 34. The entire route is beautiful and well maintained. Travelers are likely to find a number of local restaurants along the way serving delicious home food.

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