Darjeeling is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc.
• Darjeeling - Kalimpong...51 km
• Darjeeling - Siliguri....90 km
• Darjeeling - Gangtok.....115 km (via Lopchu Tea Estate)
RAIL CONNECTIONS:
Out-station trains (Indian Railways) generally come into either New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. From there, visitors may proceed to Darjeeling by "Toy-Train" (journey time 6.5 to 7 hrs) or bus or taxi, Limo Van or Land Rover (journey time 3 to 3.5 hrs) to Darjeeling.
TOURIST CARS/BUSES:
Tourist Cars, Tourist mini coaches and Taxis are available for transfer of passengers between Darjeeling and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri Junction/Bagdogra, and also for sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Darjeeling.
TOURIST OFFICES:
WB GOVT:
West Bengal Govt. Tourist Bureau
Phone: 54050
Below (Old) Bellevue Hotel at the Chowrasta Mall
Generally Open: 10am - 4:30pm
THIS INFORMATION HAS RECENTLY SHOWN UP ON A FEW TOURISM BOOKS
In 1986 and to a lesser extent in the late 90s, riots were organized by the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF). A compromise was hammered out in 1988 where the GNLF and the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) were given a large measure of autonomy from the state. In Late 2000, media reported the formation of an armed group of the GNLF called the Gorkhaland Liberation Organization (GLO).
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