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Old May 2nd, 2008, 01:06   #1
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Kolkata-Siliguri Overnight by Road

Hi, we're arriving in Kolkata late one evening from boating the waters at Sunderbans; we want to be in Siliguri ASAP so we can move onto Gangtok without any delays, and air means we leave Kolkata only the next early afternoon.

Was wondering if we could hire a taxi to take us to Siliguri from Dalhousie or Esplanade? Please advice re. safety plus give me a clue how to go about booking such, if at all feasible.
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there is regular bus service from kolkata to siliguri........ also probably there is Volvo service...........however if you are sure of your travel dates it is better to travel by train......... trains take little bit extra time but it is much more comfortable journey.

serach for trains from sealdah to new jalpaiguri
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there is regular bus service from kolkata to siliguri........ also probably there is Volvo service...........however if you are sure of your travel dates it is better to travel by train......... trains take little bit extra time but it is much more comfortable journey.

serach for trains from sealdah to new jalpaiguri
Thanks, Khak.

Trains - can't seem to get tickets, and it's not yet Tatkal time (I'm travelling 18th night). Will try again next week, though, checking if Tatkal opens up.

Bus - Online, WTDC seems to have a timetable showing just one bus leaving at 8pm; I know that's likely completely outdated, but not sure how to check for more or book...
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try this
http://www.royalcruiser.com/

also read this thread

Bus travel from Siliguri to Kolkatta
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Thanks again! Will pray Darjeeling Mail Tatkal (which I'm told opens 15 days in advance, making it tomorrow...) will be possible... else will cruise royally!
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NH34/NH 31 like surface of the Moon,
You require a Armoured vehicle to cross
this Strectch. No Volvo / Scania
can escape through This route.

Best of Luck for your Train Ticket.

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NH34/NH 31 like surface of the Moon,
No Volvo / Scania
can escape through This route.


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Where is Scania from?
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