Sikkim railway station

Pelling truly is a dream destination that travelers crave to explore. Blessed with eye-catchy attractions, it’s the second biggest tourist’s destinations worth visiting. If you are planning a trip to this place, then you surely would want to know how to best reach it. Taking a flight from Bagdogra Airport, will be the most feasible way to get to this place. On reaching the airport, one can hire a taxi or a shared cab to reach Pelling. By Roadways : Pelling has a well-knit road network, and thus can be easily reached by road. One can hire a private cab, or can take a state transport bus to reach Pelling. If you are longing for a road trip, you can also drive up to this spot as it is well-connected with popular places like Gangtok, Siliguri and Darjeeling. Sikkim also serves as a great place to avail the facility of shared cabs that again will drive you up till Pelling. By Airways : Located 160 kms from the town, Bagdogra Airport is the nearest to Pelling. Well-connected with all major cities, there are several flights operating from this spot. Once you reach the airport, you can easily hire a cab or take a taxi to reach Pelling.

Sikkim Railway Major Milestone Achieved At State Side Station In Khanikhola (Rangpo) Indian Railway Construction International Limited IRCON, has achieved another milestone on Monday by completing the final Concrete lining in Tunnel No. 14 of Sevoke Rangpo Rail Project. The tunnel is about 1977 m long and is situated in the Rangpo Sub-Division under Pakyong District. Last year in the month of February, the milestone of mining breakthrough of this tunnel was achieved and completion of final concrete lining of 1977 m long tunnel within one year is a marvellous achievement by the engineers involved in this project. In March 2023, the Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw also inspected this tunnel and appreciated the work. Finally, the auspicious occasion of completion of final concrete lining has been marked as a significant event in the history of this project. Shri B.K. Gupta, Additional Member Civil Engineering, Railway Board and Chairman Cum Managing Director of IRCON International Limited with other higher officials of Northeast Frontier Railway, IRCON International Limited and construction agency M/s. Abir Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. Sikkim Railway Major Milestone Achieved At State Side Station In Khanikhola (Rangpo) The mining of this tunnel was completed last year in the month of February, which was marked as first breakthrough of tunnel in SRRP and now this also achieved the credit of being the first in comple...

Bagdogra is also connected with Gangtok by daily helicopter service operated by Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation, and it takes only 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. The 5-seater helicopter makes travelling to Sikkim easier, along with being an incredible way of witnessing the majestic state, like never before. The passengers on this helicopter are awarded a Certificate of Participation by the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation. Timings: Gangtok to Bagdora - 11:00 AM Bagdogra to Gangtok- 2:30 PM Flight Duration: 35 minutes Cost: INR 3500 per person How to Reach Sikkim by Train The nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) which is about 6-7kms from Siliguri and 130 km from Gangtok. Very few trains pass directly through Siliguri, which is approximately 114 km from Gangtok. Onward journeys from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri railway stationare possible by road. How to Reach Sikkim by Road Layered roads in Sikkim Siliguri to West Sikkim Siliguri to Darjeeling Right outside the Siliguri Railway Station, buses and shared jeeps are available for West Sikkim. The best route considered is usually through Darjeeling (journey time - 3 hours). Darjeeling to Jorethang The jeep stand is located in front of the Old Super Market, almost a kilometer away from Mall Road. The journey takes approx. 1.5 hours that is filled with beautiful views of the hilly terrain. Frequent buses also pass from the jeep standthat can droptravelers at Jorethang for a lower price. Jo...

Express News Service If everything goes as per plan, Sikkim will be on the national rail map of the country by 2023. Giving a major push to the ongoing efforts to achieve this deadline, Union Minister of Railway Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday conducted on the spot-inspections of the ongoing -works at various places. Inspecting the proposed Rail Link between Sivok-Rangpo, which connects Sikkim with the rest of the country, the minister encouraged the officials to meet the deadline by completing works on mission mode. At present, Sikkim has only road connectivity even after 70 years of the country’s independence but the project will bring this state on the national rail map coming as a route of strategic significance to defence purposes also. The railway under the PM's much-vaunted ‘Look East’ policy has started a slew of rail projects to bring the state on the rail map by creating a new rail route network. Railway officials here on Sunday said that the rail connectivity will provide a reliable and swift transpiration facility to the people of this hill-surrounded state of Sikkim. “The railway is working on mission mode to bring the station national rail map”, remarked the railway senior official, adding that the Sivok-Rangpo rail link project is of strategic importance. It will help pave the way towards Gangtok and thereafter to the Indo-China border to support the defence urgency. This project will also play a very supporting strategic role in defence in mobilising troops and ...

Sikkim is one of the best states in the seven sisters and probably amongst the most visited states as well. There is a huge diversity in terms of landscapes in Sikkim and people love to visit all these places with their friends, family, and even alone. Where it was once an adventurer’s paradise- with time it has turned into a wonderful hotspot for every kind of visitor. Owing to the number of hill stations, popular or offbeat; it won’t be wrong to say that Sikkim is a complete hill destination. However, it also never fails to boast surreal monasteries, valleys, green hills, mouthwatering cuisines, and pleasing weather throughout the year. Scintillating lakes, gurgling rivers, an enchanting view, and the presence of the mighty Himalayas make Sikkim a complete package for all. This Northeastern state of India has some of the best offbeat hill stations too! List of 10 best hill stations in Sikkim that you should explore for ultimate fun 1. Gangtok Best time to visit Gangtok March to October Nearest Airport Pakyong Airport Nearest Railway Station New Jalpaiguri Railway Station Best places to visit in Gangtok • Nathu La Pass • Ganesh Tok • Hanuman Tok Temple • Enchey Monastery • Seven Sisters Waterfalls Best things to do in Gangtok • Enjoy a Yak Ride • Take a bike ride to the Nathula Pass • Enjoy the bird eye view while paragliding • Buy some souvenirs at the Lal Bazaar • Get a refreshing time at the waterfall Best places to stay in Gangtok • The Keepsa Residency • Hotel Club M...

The Indian Railways has undertaken a groundbreaking project called the Sivok Rangpo railway project which is a railway line that connects West Bengal to Sikkim. This was a much-needed change that is finally being executed. Now you can enjoy the scenic mountain views and forest reserves during your journey. The project will be processed and implemented by the NFR zone along with IRCON International Limited, formerly called Indian Railways Construction Company Limited. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone along with IRCON international Limited, had initiated the idea to construct a 44.98 km long line which would be called the Sivok Rangpo railway line that will allow travelling between Sivok in West Bengal to Rangpo in Sikkim in a duration of two hours. An NRF spokesperson said that construction has already commenced along the route and the total proposed cost of sanctioning was 4085.58 crore. Benefits and Importance of the Railway Line The Sivok Rangpo rail line is the ultimate solution for travelling between the two states. The project will henceforth put an end to the problems of commuting caused during monsoon seasons and due to landslides for regular travellers. Sikkim shares borders with China which will also make travelling for soldiers at the Nathula border easy and faster than before. Sivok Rangpo Rail Line Route • The route will cover Sivok, Reang, Teesta Bazaar, Melli and Rangpo stations on the way. The Teesta Bazaar is set to develop as an underground railwa...

SIKKIM BY TRAIN Sikkim lacks a well-planned train route. The nearest railway station to Gangtok is the New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri. It is approximately 148 kilometres away and is well connected to major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati and New Delhi. Onward journey from the New Jalpaiguri railway station is possible by road. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to reach Gangtok or head towards the Siliguri bus station and catch a state-run bus to reach the city. The bus will take about 5 to 6 hours run to reach Gangtok. Trains from Kolkata to the New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri: KOAA (12363), Darjeeling Mail (12343) and Testa Torsa Exp (13141) Trains from Guwahati to the New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri: DBRT Rajdhani Express (12423), Kamrup Express (15960), Saraighat Express (12346), North-East Express (12505), Brahmaputra Mail (14055) and Abadh Assam Express (15909) Trains from Mumbai to the New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri: Guwahati (15645), LTT KYQAC Express (12519), Karambhoomi (22511), Guwahati Express (15647) and KYQ SUVIDA Special (82505) Trains from Delhi to the New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri: Mahananda Express (15484), North-East Express (12506), DBRT Rajdhani (12424), Avadh Assam Express (15910) and Brahmaputra Mail (14056).