May You Climb From The Peak To Peak.


 

How To Reach
 

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION :  Railhead is at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) on Delhi-Guwahati line, which is about 95 km from Darjeeling. All trains going towards Guwahati pass through New Jalapiguri.  10Km from JNP is the favous North Bengal town of Siliguri, a hub of commercial activity.  All people going to Sikkim, Kalimpong and Darjeeling alight here.

Regular and frequent bus and taxi service are available from Bagdogra, New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri. The total travel time by road is 3-4 hours.

Narrow Gauge Hill Rail also operates between New Jalpaiguri & Darjeeling. The total travel time by rail is approximately 10 hours.

The Institute is approximately 2kms from Darjeeling town.

AIR PORT :  The nearest Airport is Bagdogra which is located approximately 90 km from Darjeeling. Regular air service is available from Delhi and Kolkata by Indian Airlines, Jet Airways,NEPC Air Decan and Sahara.  Taxis take about 2½-3 hrs to reach Darjeeling from Bagdogra.

 

 

 

  

About Darjeeling

Located south of Sikkim, in North Bengal, is the famous hill resort of Darjeeling at an altitude of 2150 M (6,800 ft). Its borders with Sikkim on the North & Nepal towards its west: Average temperature during summer is around 20 degree C & 10 degree C during winters. Darjeeling experienc3es heavy moonson between June to August when visitors are advised to bring weaterproofs/umbrellas along with winter clothing. Darjeeling is famous for its tea gardens which produce premium Darjeeling tea also known as the Champagne of the East. Darjeeling is also famous for good educational institutes. A world famous toy train runs from Siliguri to Darjeeling via Kurseong which is the major attraction of tourists. The palces of interests in & darjeleing are Ghoom, Rock Garden & Gangamaya Park, Batasia Loop & War memorials, Nightingale Park, Tiger Hill, Natural History Museum, Tibetan Self Help Centre, Darjeeling Peace Pagoda, Rangit Valley Ropeway, Ava Art Gallery & Zoo.

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