How to Get ThereBy
Air : Bagdogra is the nearest airport and it is 124 Km from Gangtok, the journey
taking approximately 4 hours. There are regular scheduled flights operated by Indian
Airlines from Delhi and Calcutta to Bagdogra. Taxis are available outside Bagdogra airport
for Gangtok. The Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) also runs a special
Snow-Lion mini bus service.
By Rail : The two closest railway stations to Gangtok are Siliguri junction 114
kms away and New Jalpaiguri 125 kms away. From both these stations one can board trains to
Calcutta, Delhi and other important cities of India. Besides private buses, SNT also plies
a regular bus service from Siliguri station to Gangtok.
By Road : Gangtok is connected by road with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri.
SNT buses, private buses and local taxis are available for to and fro journeys.