Getting There

By Air
Nearest airport Bagdogra (124 km)
Taxis Private taxis are available a the airport and Siliguri for transpor to Gangtok. fare Rs. 1800.

Indian Airlines M.G. Marg
Tel 225057 Fax 229150

Jet Airways M.G. Marg
Tel 223356, 228653

Helicopter Service
Daily helicopte service - Gangtok-Bagdogra-Gangtok
The helicopter connects with flight; from Delhi and Kolkata, and leave;
for Gangtok between I pm and 3pm

For more details contact the counter at Bagdogra Airport, or any of the
Sikkim Tourist Information Offices.

By Rail
Nearest railhead New Jalnaiour (125 km)

Reserve rail tickets at the Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) bus stand counter (Tel 222014, 222131)
where there is a special quota for trains at New Jalpaiguri railway station. Book well in advance. especially during the holidays.

By Road
From Siliguri, one starts for Gangtok on NH 31 and then branches off to NH 31 A from Sevoke. 20 km from Siliguri. The main link between
Gangtok and the rest of the country is through Siliguri (110 km). One can also go to Gangtok from Darjeeling (98 km) and Kalimpong at (75 km). Driving to Gangtok from Siliguri, Kalimpong or Darjeeling is exhilarating, with the highway hugging the Teesta River for long stretches, passing through forests. On a clear day, a trip to or from Gangtok can be combined with picnics at beautiful spots en route.

Flight Operational Areas

West Sikkirn Flight (5 pax)
Duration Around 60 minutes Fare Rs. 3250 per person Route Gangtok-Singtam-Geyzing-Yuksam-Dikchu-Gangtok Landmarks
Rurntek Monastery. Temi Tea Estate, Rabang/Maenam Hill, Tashiding, Pemayangtse Monasteries, Waterfall near Yuksam,
Khangchendzonga.

Yumathang Flight (5 pax)
Duraiion Around 70 minutes Fare Rs. 3750 per person Route Gangtok-Mangan along Teesta River to Chungthang-Lachung-Yumthang-Gangtok Landmarks Khangchendzonga Range, Lachung Monastery. Waterfall and Lake near Lachung, Yumthang Valley. Also enjoy viewing grazing yak herds.

Khangchendzonga Flight (4 pax)
Duration Around 90 minutes Fare Rs. 6250 per person. Route Gangtok- Mangan - Chungthang- Lachen- Zemu Glacier -Green
Lake-Lachen-Gangtok Landmarks Teesta Valley between Mangan and Lachen, Lachen Monastery, Zemu Glacier, Green Lake, views
of Khangchendzonga Range, including close-ups.

Gangtok Flight (5pax)
Duration Around 20 minutes Fare Rs. 1200 per person Route Around Gangtok. Landmarks Khangchendzonga Range, Rurntek Monastery, Gangtok Ridge.

Flights are subject to weather conditions: confirm operations and other details from Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation
(Gangtok). Tel (03592) 221634, Helipad Tel (03592) 225277 Fax:(03592)225647.

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