How To Reach Darjeeling By Car (Road), Train, Flight

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Taking a flight to Bagdogra Airport is the best and is the nearest airports to reach Darjeeling. The airport is nestled around 70 km away from Darjeeling. One of the other options that you can include is opting for a train ride or takes a road trip from Kolkata. Honeymoon Bug will tell you the great way to reach the destination which will save your money and time.

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For a nature lover, Darjeeling is one of the best destinations that you can head as it offers some amazing views. The beautiful hill station is known for the famous tea plantations. The place also provides the mesmerizing views of world’s tallest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga which is quiet visible from here. Travelers can enjoy enchanting views of the peak besides going on a tea tasting tour.

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How to reach Darjeeling by Air

One of the great ways to reach Darjeeling is through air. Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri is the main airport from where you can reach the destination. The flight is direct from many states of India like New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai etc. If you want to travel the easiest way then you can take a flight from Kolkata to Darjeeling as you will get the non-stop flights from here. From Bagdogra, one can take a taxi which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Overall flight duration to reach Darjeeling from Delhi is about 3 hours and from Kolkata, it is about 1 hour in total.

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How to Reach Darjeeling By Train

Another way to reach Darjeeling is via train. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri which lies on the broad-gauge network. There are tons of trains that run non-stop from Kolkata till New Jalpaiguri. The whole journey through train takes about 18 hours and 10 minutes. Darjeeling Mail is one of the most preferred trains that run from Sealdah Railway Station till Darjeeling Railway Station. If you are someone who have time then you must opt this way of travelling as you will enjoy the mesmerizing views.

How to Reach Darjeeling By Road

Last but not the least, road is also the option through which you can reach Darjeeling. Kolkata to Darjeeling is one of the most picturesque destinations and the journey from Kolkata to Darjeeling takes around 11 hours and 30 minutes via Badshahi Road and NH 34. The whole route is filled with the entire scenic route. Travelers are likely to find a number of local restaurants along the way serving delicious home food.

So, these were some of the best ways that you can reach Darjeeling. If you anytime visit here then you must share your experience with us!

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