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Nearest Railway Stations to Darjeeling and the Best Time to Visit<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Darjeeling is located in the Indian state of West Bengal at an altitude of 2,710 feet. About 700 kms from Calcutta, it is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. The nearest railway station to Darjeeling is Siliguri Station. The mesmerizing sunrise, the pristine beauty of the majestic Himalayas, the majestic view of the snow-clad peaks, the calmness of the lush green hills bathed in majestic views and the friendly smiles of the local people.<\/p>\n

Magnificent red rhododendrons and white magnolias, miles of rolling hills covered with green tea plantations, exotic pine forests and dazzling blue fairy Darjeeling is the queen of hill stations. At dawn, Kangchenjunga twinkles and takes your breath away.<\/p>\n

This beautiful hill station is an ideal destination for a romantic honeymoon in India. Whether you are a tourist, traveller, photographer or artist, Darjeeling has something to offer for everyone.<\/p>\n

Nearest Train Station and Airport to Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Train is the most common way to travel to Darjeeling. Traveling by train gives you a chance to pass through beautiful towns and admire the beautiful tea gardens on the hill slopes. The nearest railway station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP). Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Darjeeling.<\/p>\n

Take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in a toy train to witness spectacular panoramas of the Himalayas, one of the most beautiful mountain journeys in the world.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most popular and best time to visit Darjeeling is from April to June. You can visit Darjeeling in summers when it is comfortable and not too hot. Bright sunshine makes it the perfect time to explore Darjeeling. September is also the best month to visit Darjeeling as it receives less rainfall and the region is at its most beautiful during this time of the year.<\/p>\n

Many people also prefer to visit Darjeeling during the winter months from October to December. July-August is not the best time to visit Darjeeling due to heavy rainfall. The road to the hill station is closed due to heavy rains.<\/p>\n

How to reach Darjeeling by train, car, and plane<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Darjeeling has neither an airport nor a conventional broad gauge station. You can reach Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri, the nearest railway station. It is just 76 kms from Darjeeling and is well connected to major Indian cities.<\/p>\n

Darjeeling town is also accessible from Siliguri, which is about 80 km from Darjeeling, by private and shared taxis, buses and even the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train. The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra near Siliguri. Darjeeling can be reached by taxi from Bagdogra.<\/p>\n

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    Nearest airport to Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport to Darjeeling. The airport is located 76 km from Darjeeling city. There are direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Kolkata. You can take a private taxi from the airport to Darjeeling. It takes approximately 3 hours to drive from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling.<\/p>\n

    Nearest Airport: BAGDOGRA Airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      How to reach Darjeeling by road?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Darjeeling is accessible from Siliguri (Main Bus Station of Siliguri) and Kolkata by regular buses, shared jeepneys and private taxis. The distance from Siliguri to Darjeeling is about 70 km. There are also buses from nearby cities such as Kurseong and Kalimpong. The road network is quite satisfactory, and the mountains on both sides are beautiful.<\/p>\n

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        From New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There are several options for traveling from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. Transport options available from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling include private and shared taxis, buses, shared jeepneys and narrow gauge toy trains of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.<\/p>\n

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          From Siliguri to Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Siliguri is the sister city near New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and provides easy access to Darjeeling. Many tourists go to Siliguri first and then arrive at Darjeeling with suitable transport.<\/p>\n

          Siliguri City and Siliguri Junction are two small nearest railway stations in Siliguri. NJP is only 5 kilometers from Siliguri City and 3 kilometers from Siliguri Junction. There are various forms of public transport such as buses, private taxis, and shared jeepneys to reach Darjeeling. The road from Siliguri to Darjeeling takes about 3 hours.<\/p>\n

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            The nearest railway station to Darjeeling.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Darjeeling Railway Station is operated by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) is the closest railway station to Darjeeling and connects to other major stations in the cities of Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Cochin.<\/p>\n

            DHR toy train is available in New Jalpaiguri and will take you to Darjeeling at 48 km\/h. The journey takes 7 hours and stops at Batasia Loop where passengers can take pictures of Kanchenjunga.<\/p>\n