Siliguri serves as the gateway to the Northeast and the hills of Darjeeling. From Ullal, you must reach Mangalore and fly to Bagdogra (IXB), the nearest airport to Siliguri. Alternatively, you can take a train to Kolkata and then a connecting train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP). This journey covers the length of the Indian peninsula.
Total Distance: 2600 km by road, 2100 km air distance.
Bagdogra is 15 km from Siliguri; use pre-paid taxis.
October to April for clear views of the Himalayas.