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This airport is
situated at a radius of 124 kilometers from the city of Gangtok and is
only 11kilometers to the west of Siliguri. Indian Airlines, Air Deccan,
Jet Airways and various other airline providers offer air connectivity
to this enchanted land. Sikkim is well connected with Delhi and the
other prominent cities in India. The Bagdogra airport is accessible
from Siliguri by means of a taxi ride. A helicopter ride connects the
airport with airport.
Railways:
The nearest railway station is the New Jalpaiguri. Numerous super-fast
and express trains run from New Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahat to New
Jalpaiguri. You can take a taxi to Gangtok. There are jeeps allotted on
sharing basis to reach Gangtok.
Roadways: You can reach Gangtok from Darjeeling.
Other
sources for Traveling
Sikkim has abundant means to transport. There are cars available on
hire or cabs are available in varieties ranging from standard to
luxurious cabs. You can select based on your comfort and budget. It is
recommended to take heavy cars or jeeps as almost all the areas are
hilly areas. You can hire these for sightseeing purposes as well as
excursions. You can see the local people moving in bikes or scooters to
reach small distances.
On the highway you
can see private taxis, jeeps as well as land rovers that are available
regularly. There are government tourism bureaus to take care of
transportation. A tourist’s trip is ensured to be relaxed and
comfortable. However, the local agents easily organize the transport.
Though initially you may find the prices to be expensive, the charming
valleys and mountain roads make you feel you were wrong. If you have
your vehicle, you can have a good time exploring all the sights.
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