To travel from Delhi to Kalimpong, a picturesque hill station in West Bengal, you have several transportation options:
By Air:
The nearest major airport to Kalimpong 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 Kalimpong, which is approximately 80 kilometers away. The road journey from Bagdogra to Kalimpong takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
By Train:
There are no direct trains to Kalimpong. 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 Kalimpong. From NJP or Siliguri, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kalimpong. The road journey from NJP or Siliguri to Kalimpong takes around 3 to 4 hours.
By Road:
- You can also travel from Delhi to Kalimpong by road. The road distance between Delhi and Kalimpong 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 Kalimpong, and then take another bus or taxi from there to Kalimpong.
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