Traveling from Delhi to Darjeeling, a famous hill station in West Bengal, you have several transportation options:
By Air:
- The nearest major airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), located near Siliguri in West Bengal. You can take a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi to Bagdogra Airport. From Bagdogra, you can hire a taxi or take a shared cab to Darjeeling, which is approximately 70 kilometers away. The road journey from Bagdogra to Darjeeling takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
By Train:
- There are no direct trains to Darjeeling. However, you can take a train from New Delhi Railway Station to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Siliguri Junction (SGUJ), which are the nearest major railway stations to Darjeeling. From NJP or Siliguri, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Darjeeling. The road journey from NJP or Siliguri to Darjeeling takes around 3 to 4 hours.
By Road:
- You can also travel from Delhi to Darjeeling by road. The road distance between Delhi and Darjeeling is approximately 1,400 to 1,500 kilometers, and the journey by road takes around 30 to 35 hours, depending on the route taken and traffic conditions. You can drive your own vehicle or hire a taxi for this journey.
- Alternatively, you can take a bus from Delhi to Siliguri or Darjeeling, and then take another bus or taxi from there to Darjeeling.
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