Travel overview
How to Get to Darjeeling
By air
Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri is the principal air gateway, followed by a winding road transfer whose duration depends heavily on traffic and weather.
By train
New Jalpaiguri is the mainline railhead. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway links the hills on a historic narrow-gauge route, but travellers must verify current services and reservations.
By bus and road
Government and shared vehicles connect Siliguri with Darjeeling. Book only recognised operators and confirm whether arrival is at the main stand or a route-specific drop point.
Always use the terminal and boarding point printed on the latest ticket; similarly named stations can be far apart.