How To Reach Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is in Darjeeling. The park covers about 67.56 acres of area and has about 7,000 feet altitude in the Birch Hill location.

Reaching Darjeeling is the first step of the journey. From there, one can reach the Birch Hill location.

By Air

The Bagdogra Airport is the nearest to the location. The distance of the park is about 85 km from the airport. You can take the flight from any domestic destination and land here. From airport to the park, there are private cab facilities available. The journey from the airport to the Jawahar Parbat will take about two and a half hours.

By Train

The nearest railway station in Darjeeling is the best stop to reach the park conveniently. The Darjeeling railway station in New Jalpaiguri is connected to all the major cities. The main town is about 62 km distance from the railway station. However, the transport services are available, so no need to worry about that. Along with that, the toy train service is also available at the New Jalpaiguri station that runs 30 miles per hour. The journey offers many photo opportunities for the photographers. After reaching the town, there are various transport services available to reach the park.

By Public Transport

One can easily find the bus services from Siliguri. The buses regularly go from Siliguri to Darjeeling. The transport might slow you down, but it is economical. The distance is about 70 km between the points. Similarly, the bus services from the other nearby towns are available as well. Therefore, it is easy to find public transport from Kurseong, Gangtok, and Kalimpong as well.

Apart from the bus service, the shared cab service is also available at the nearby locations.

By Personal Ride

Having a personal ride makes the journey more exciting and time saving. The quality road network between Darjeeling and other nearby cities make the personal ride convenient. The route offers beautiful views.

After reaching the central Darjeeling, the park becomes easily accessible. Cabs run from the central Darjeeling to the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park.