How to reach Darjeeling
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Darjeeling is easily accessible through all the three means – by air, road and rail.
Reach Darjeelingby Air
Bagdogra is the closest airport to Darjeeling and from there, Darjeeling is only 90 kms away. This small distance could be covered from taxis or jeep. Airport at Bagdogra is well connected to the big cities of the rest of the world.
Reach Darjeelingby Road
Darjeeling can also be reached through road connectivity as it is also well maintained. One can get the buses provided by the State Transport from Calcutta. Also you can take the services of buses from Gangtok, Siliguri, Bagdora, Kalimpong, Kurseong, etc. You can hire the buses as per your pocket allowance as private deluxe, shared taxis, semi-deluxe and luxury buses are the options.
Reach Darjeelingby Rail
The most common and interesting rail connectivity to Darjeeling is “Toy Train” from New Jalpaiguri and is the only train which is allowed at the Darjeeling railway station. But, the other closest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri which is only 88 kms away from Darjeeling. From here, one can get rail connectivity to other main cities of India like Delhi, Guwahati, Varanasi, Kolkata, etc.
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Distance between cities - Darjeeling
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- Best Season: Mar - May and Sept - Nov
- Summer: 19 to 37°C
- Winter: 3 to 24°C
- Rain: Jun to Sep
- Altitude: 1247 m
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Entertainment, Heritage, Land, Nature, Pilgrim, Water
Month | Weather Condition | High | Low | Rain |
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1°C | -15°C | 15mm |
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Amusement Park, Fishing, Garden, Handicrafts, Hill Station, Honeymoon, Jungle Safari, Lakes, Monuments, Mountaineering .....
Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water
Month | Weather Condition | High | Low | Rain |
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Feb | 29°C | 16°C | 39mm |
- Best Season: Throughout the year
- Summer: 19 to 37°C
- Winter: 3 to 24°C
- Rain: Jun to Sep
- Altitude: 58 m (190 ft)
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