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Getting Sikkim
Sikkim-Getting
there and away
By Air
Bagdogra airport of West Bengal has regular flight connections
to and from Delhi, Calcutta or Guwahati. Darjeeling, Kalimpong
or Gangtok are in 4-5 hours driving distance from Bagdogra.
If you want to enter Sikkim and Darjeeling region from Kathmandu,
you can fly to Bhadrapur or Biratnagar airports and drive
onwards to go to Darjeeling or Gangtok ( Capital of Sikkim). It
takes 6 hours from Bhadrapur and 8 hours from Biratnagar to
Darjeeling or Gangtok by surface.
By Train
New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 4 km away from the main city of Siliguri,
has regular train connections from many parts of India.
By Road
The road in the region is fairly good, passing through very
picturesque tea gardens, forests and hamlets. With flowers
lending added charm. Jeeps or small coaches are provided on your
tours. Both Darjeeling and Gangtok are in 5-6 hours driving
distance from Kakarbhitta-the Nepalese border town.
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