To travel from Delhi to Mirik, a hill station in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, you have several transportation options:
By Air:
The nearest major airport to Mirik 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 Mirik, which is approximately 50 kilometers away. The road journey from Bagdogra to Mirik takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
By Train:
There are no direct trains to Mirik. 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 Mirik. From NJP or Siliguri, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mirik. The road journey from NJP or Siliguri to Mirik takes around 2 to 3 hours.
By Road:
You can also travel from Delhi to Mirik by road. The road distance between Delhi and Mirik 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 Mirik.