Delhi to Bagdogra opens the door to India's most stunning hill stations — Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and the entire state of Sikkim.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,400 km
- Flight time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Daily flights: 8-10
- Starting fare (approx): ₹5,000-₹7,500
Destinations from Bagdogra
- 🏔️ Darjeeling (2.5 hrs): Tea gardens, toy train, Kanchenjunga sunrise at Tiger Hill
- 🏔️ Gangtok (4 hrs): Sikkim capital — monasteries, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass
- 🌿 Kalimpong (2 hrs): Quiet hill town — nurseries, Deolo Hill viewpoint
- 🏞️ Pelling (5 hrs): West Sikkim — Kanchenjunga up close, Pemayangtse Monastery
- 🌊 Dooars (3 hrs): Wildlife — Jaldapara, Gorumara national parks
Tips
- 📅 Mar-May & Oct-Nov: Best weather, clear mountain views
- 🌧️ Jun-Sep: Monsoon — landslides possible on Sikkim roads
- 📄 Sikkim permit: Indian tourists get free Restricted Area Permit at Rangpo/Melli