Travel From Gangtok to Siliguri During Strike

Gero the Damaja · Jul 14th, 2009, 18:28

I have to get down to Siliguri on the 18th of July (this Saturday). Will I be able to take a jeep from Gangtok to Siliguri or is this not possible because of the strike? I heard the road is blocked but I have not been able to confirm this. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

machadinha · Jul 16th, 2009, 08:59

No idea, just that the latest reports I've seen on it here didn't look very optimistic for the time being: Darjeeling Strikes .

Probably a situation prone to sudden developments.

palerider · Jul 16th, 2009, 09:11

I spoke to a guy in Darjeeeling. He said the roads are open for emergency vehicles only, but there are some sumos getting to darjeeling from Siliguri, especially if you are know to the would-be blockers. Maybe you could try and get a local to go with you?. But he said even that was a bit touch and go, so it looks dubious.

sarkar · Jul 16th, 2009, 11:26

Today's(16th July) TOI frontpage image:
Hills Paralyzed

Sikkim is such a peaceful state but it always suffer because of Darjeeling Strikes. There should be some alternate route to Sikkim.

Sunil Rai · Jul 17th, 2009, 17:29

There is good news for you. There is a 12 hrs relaxation of bandh for Sikkim registered vehicles from 6 am to 6pm on the 18th exact.

Jul 14th, 2009, 18:28	#1
Gero the Damaja Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ladakh Bound.. Posts: 27	Travel From Gangtok to Siliguri During Strike I have to get down to Siliguri on the 18th of July (this Saturday). Will I be able to take a jeep from Gangtok to Siliguri or is this not possible because of the strike? I heard the road is blocked but I have not been able to confirm this. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

Jul 16th, 2009, 08:59	#2
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	No idea, just that the latest reports I've seen on it here didn't look very optimistic for the time being: Darjeeling Strikes . Probably a situation prone to sudden developments. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jul 16th, 2009, 09:11	#3
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	I spoke to a guy in Darjeeeling. He said the roads are open for emergency vehicles only, but there are some sumos getting to darjeeling from Siliguri, especially if you are know to the would-be blockers. Maybe you could try and get a local to go with you?. But he said even that was a bit touch and go, so it looks dubious. __________________ I always wanted to be someone when I grew up, I realise now that I should have been more specific.

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sarkar -(!)- Eve -[^!^]- Wall-E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shyamnagar, India Posts: 127	Today's(16th July) TOI frontpage image: Hills Paralyzed Sikkim is such a peaceful state but it always suffer because of Darjeeling Strikes. There should be some alternate route to Sikkim.

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