By Air

Nearest airport Bagdogra, (124 km).

Taxis

Private taxis are available at the airport and Siliguri for transport to Gangtok, fare Rs. 1,800.

Indian Airlines M.G. Marg, Tel. 23354, 25057, Fax 29150; Tibet Road, Tel. 23099
Jet Airways M.G. Marg, Tel. 23556, 24682.

Helicopter Service

Daily helicopter service - Gangtok-Bagdogra-Gangtok.
The helicopter connects with flights from Delhi and Kolkata, and leaves for Gangtok between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Fare is Rs. 1500 (subject to change); Baggage allowance - 10 kg.

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

By Rail

Nearest railhead New Jalpaiguri (125 km)
Reserve rail tickets at the Nationalised Transport (SNT) bus stand counter (Tel: 22014. 22131) 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 31A 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 (90 km.) and Kalimpong (70 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.