We will be visiting Darjeeling. Pre-paid taxi is the only official private transport available at Bagdogra unless you have booked a pick-up vehicle through your hotel or tour operator. Looking forward for your response. Once you enter the arrival lounge, the toilets are to your right. This airport is located in Bagdogra which is about 16 km away from Siliguri inDarjeeling. 1. Having an outbound flight at around 2pm (thus, arrival at IXB airport latest by around noon-time? Thanks & Regards The Airport is a gateway to many tourist destinations in North Bengal and Sikkim for both domestic and international passengers. The new free medical services which includes doctor and paramedical staff attending to patients would be extended to passengers as well as airport and airline staffs. The Airport is the 17th busiest Airport in india and it is controlled by Indian Airforce but also allows the civilian flights to operate. I am travelling solo from Bagdogra to Darjeeling. Most importantly, if I avail a shared taxi, will it drop us near the hotel? There is now a smoking room at one corner of the dining hall. Currently the Bagdogra Airport has two terminals- domestic and international:Terminal 1: The terminal 1 of Bagdogra Airport is used for handling Domestic flights. From there you will need to take another local taxi to reach your hotel in Gangtok. It would be really good if you guide me for a decent budget restaurant which offers good veg. Pre-paid taxis are available as long as there are flights arriving or departing. Am travelling on 21 May, Bagdogra - Kalimpong (Morgan House). Thanks. The airport to Siliguri is approximately 16 km currently there are no city bus service from airport to Siliguri. But I don't want to take a chance with my parents and thus the question. Usually taxis are available when flights land. One can easily hire taxis to reach the airport from the railway station. I am travelling to Bagdogra. The Sikkim counter provides tourism information and free brochures for the whole of Sikkim including Gangtok. I am planning to visit Darjeeling in April last week. I will be reaching Bagdogra Airport at 5.50pm from Vizag via CCU. Hi, There is no Business Class lounge available at Bagdogra airport. Please provide me the contact number of State Tourism authorized agencies who book taxi between Bagdogra to Gangtok for the tourists. ), what would be the recommended time to leave Darjeeling in order to be at IXB airport on-time? Respected Raj ji, I want to know what government vehicles travel from Darjeeling to Bagdogra airport for general public (Tourists) and price per pax?
You can access the restaurant both on arrival and while departing. However, some local drivers unofficially operate shared taxis here. I would suggest that you stay overnight at Marina's Motel in Bagdogra and proceed next morning. Hence, our town of Siliguri has lost identity, mainly due to these reasons.
There is no state tourism authorized agency taking taxi booking from Bagdogra. I am planning to travel to Darjeeling via Siliguri by the Toy train. As you walk out of the exit gate, you are likely to be circled by the numerous drivers asking you for your destination and offering you rates on their vehicles. From Darjeeling, the usual small private taxi fare to Bagdogra is about Rs. I want to know if one can hire a self-driven car like zoom car rental
Hello, The amount of information available on this page is never ending and extremely helpful ! At the airport terminal, you will able to get a taxi to the bus station/railway station and city center.Airport Taxi also provide service from the airport to different parts of the city. What can be other options to reach Central Heritage Resort and Spa? Hello do you know if there is a business class lounge in the airport please? A West Bengal registered taxi will be allowed only up to the lower taxi stand (Deorali stand) which is 2kms below Gangtok town center. Hello, I really appreciate your efforts to respond every query. Further down (about 1km from Marina's), there is a veg South Indian restaurant (Dyke). Bagdogra Airport bookshop person sells books above MRP by putting his own price sticker. My favorite here is grilled fish (usually betki fish) with boiled vegetables. Thanks.
The railways station at 3.8 kns from city center is called New Jalpaiguri, since the area's name falls so, and obviously due to some or the other political reasons. The only option is pre-paid taxis. The pre-paid taxi counter is usually open till about 7pm (but depends on last flight landing). Are prepaid taxis readily available from the airport? Bagdogra, a small and tranquil town located in the northern part of West Bengal is a gateway to the famous hill station, Darjeeling. But most drivers would be unwilling to go a short distance.
Thanks a lot helping the new comers. So once you land, you will need to walk along the tarmac unless the airline provides a short bus ride. I would imagine asking for a drop to Darjeeling from an operator based in the hills would be impractical and more expensive.