Maybe you can help me?

Tamar bamby · Jul 20th, 2009, 15:32

Hello all,

We are getting ready for a second trip to india!

In about a month we are going to land in kolkata in the morning (about 11-12 am). We would like to travel straight to darjeeling. Are there trains only in the evening? Should we book in advance? Is the airport far from the train stations? if there are a few hours between our landing and the train what do you suggest is best to do?

Many Many thanks

Tam

new_traveller · Jul 20th, 2009, 15:41

Check irctc.co.in for the trains as per your convenient timings.
Google map says sealdah station to airport is around 30 mins.

Have a pleasent stay.

chief61 · Jul 21st, 2009, 06:10

Yes there is a Train in the Evening , "Darjeeling Mail "
leaves Sealdah station at every evening, It Leaves Station
at 2205 Hours.
if you arriveAirport at 11-12 A.M , it shouldn't be a problem to
catch this Particular Train, at the most it takes about
45 minutes from Airport to reach station during rush hours .

Cheers

palerider · Jul 21st, 2009, 06:34

I should point out that there is a general strike on in the West Bengal hills at present. Only emergency vehicles are allowed in or out, so you may want to check the situation before you go. Siliguri is okay, but I wouldn't want to spend a long time there, waiting for the roads to open again.
As of two days ago, all hotels and shops in darjeeling were closed, and the toy train, tourist things are therefore non-functioning.

Thoughtcrimes · Jul 21st, 2009, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by palerider

I should point out that there is a general strike on in the West Bengal hills at present. Only emergency vehicles are allowed in or out, so you may want to check the situation before you go. Siliguri is okay, but I wouldn't want to spend a long time there, waiting for the roads to open again.
As of two days ago, all hotels and shops in darjeeling were closed, and the toy train, tourist things are therefore non-functioning.

Palerider as usual has the inside scoop, thanx mate

palerider · Jul 21st, 2009, 10:45

Thanx mate. Not sure if the Bandh will still be on in a month, but someone here from Darj. the other day was saying it was indefinite until demands are met.

sarkar · Jul 21st, 2009, 11:52

Before moving on to Darjeeling make sure that the Hills are on Strike or not. Currently Darjeeling is shut down for tourist in response to a call for an indefinite strike by the locals(politically unrest area).
May be everything will be all right by Aug-Sept but you need to make sure before start moving there.

There are many trains in the evening for New Jalpaiguri.

Kamrup ex - 17:35
Uttar Banga Ex - 19:35
Saraighat Ex - 16:00
Dareeling mail - 22:05

Tamar bamby · Jul 21st, 2009, 14:55

I will definetly check before... hope everything will be better in a month.

cheers

Jul 20th, 2009, 15:32	#1
Tamar bamby Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 7	Maybe you can help me? Hello all, We are getting ready for a second trip to india! In about a month we are going to land in kolkata in the morning (about 11-12 am). We would like to travel straight to darjeeling. Are there trains only in the evening? Should we book in advance? Is the airport far from the train stations? if there are a few hours between our landing and the train what do you suggest is best to do? Many Many thanks Tam

Jul 21st, 2009, 06:10	#3
chief61 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 270	Yes there is a Train in the Evening , "Darjeeling Mail " leaves Sealdah station at every evening, It Leaves Station at 2205 Hours. if you arriveAirport at 11-12 A.M , it shouldn't be a problem to catch this Particular Train, at the most it takes about 45 minutes from Airport to reach station during rush hours . Cheers __________________ Rainbow Warrior

Jul 21st, 2009, 06:34	#4
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	I should point out that there is a general strike on in the West Bengal hills at present. Only emergency vehicles are allowed in or out, so you may want to check the situation before you go. Siliguri is okay, but I wouldn't want to spend a long time there, waiting for the roads to open again. As of two days ago, all hotels and shops in darjeeling were closed, and the toy train, tourist things are therefore non-functioning. __________________ I always wanted to be someone when I grew up, I realise now that I should have been more specific.

Jul 21st, 2009, 14:55	#8
Tamar bamby Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 7	Thanks so much I will definetly check before... hope everything will be better in a month. cheers

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Jul 20th, 2009, 15:41	#2
new_traveller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: western india Posts: 132	Check irctc.co.in for the trains as per your convenient timings. Google map says sealdah station to airport is around 30 mins. Have a pleasent stay.

Jul 21st, 2009, 10:45	#6
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	Thanx mate. Not sure if the Bandh will still be on in a month, but someone here from Darj. the other day was saying it was indefinite until demands are met.

Jul 21st, 2009, 11:52	#7
sarkar -(!)- Eve -[^!^]- Wall-E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shyamnagar, India Posts: 127	Before moving on to Darjeeling make sure that the Hills are on Strike or not. Currently Darjeeling is shut down for tourist in response to a call for an indefinite strike by the locals(politically unrest area). May be everything will be all right by Aug-Sept but you need to make sure before start moving there. There are many trains in the evening for New Jalpaiguri. Kamrup ex - 17:35 Uttar Banga Ex - 19:35 Saraighat Ex - 16:00 Dareeling mail - 22:05