Belgaum to Darjeeling Distance

Siliguri is one of the important metropolitan cities of West Bengal with a great commercial, tourism and education importance attached to it. The city acts as a gateway for travelling to the Northeastern cities. The backdrop of the Himalayas and lush green tea plantations make Siliguri an alluring destination for nature lovers.
 
Best Time to Visit
With light showers, thick fog and cool breeze, the months from October to February are considered the ideal time to visit Siliguri. For Siliguri Hotels booking always use Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Salugara Monastery and Iskcon Temple are the sacred sites that offer a calm environment and draw Buddhist and Hindu devotees in large numbers. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a popular tourist attraction of the city. The train runs to and from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling and provides splendid views of the enchanting hill station. Bengal Safari Park and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary are ideal spots in the city for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers to visit. Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden, Surya Sen Park, Coronation Bridge and North Bengal Science Centre are some of the other interesting Places to Visit in Siliguri.
 
Food and Restaurants
Food in Siliguri is an amalgamation of the Tibetan, Nepali and Bengali cuisine. Some of the authentic local dishes that you can savour are Thukpa, Shanghai rolls, Chicken
Tai Pai, Jhalmuri and Momos. Tawai, Kalapataru, Yue Fung Chinese Restaurant and Indian Pagoda are some of the good restaurants you can visit.
 
Transportation
The transportation network of Siliguri is backed with robust infrastructure and efficient planning which makes both intercity and intracity travel convenient. Located on the western side of the city, the Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Air India, Air Asia, Indigo and SpiceJet run maximum domestic flights to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai. On the other hand, the city also has air connectivity to international destinations like Kathmandu, Bangkok and Paro. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The city comprises of two railway stations namely, New Jalpaiguri Junction and Siliguri Junction. The trains plying from the New Jalpaiguri Junction connects the city with other significant cities of North, Northeast and East India. The Siliguri Junction is a local rail hub and regular trains running through this station provide connectivity to nearby locations like Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Alipurduar etc. The bus services in the city provide good connectivity to Kolkata and other neighboring cities. A special bus service is available that connects Siliguri with Dhaka.

Belgaum is situated at a distance of 502 km from Bangalore in the  Indian state of Karnataka. The natural beauty of the city and its historical significance attracts a large number of backpackers from all parts of the country. It is a lush green city with various waterfalls wildlife parks and trekking trails.  Besides exploring the city for its natural landscape, one can also visit old monuments and forts, which have a great history to tell. Belgaum is also famous for its beautiful cotton sarees.
Best time to visit
February, November and December are considered to be the best months to explore Belgaum. Generally,  it has a pleasant climate because of its hilly topography but it’s better to avoid visiting the city during peak summers and monsoon. Book hotels in Belgaum at a cheaper price from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Belgaum has many attraction points. Gokal falls, Belgaum fort and Amboli village are some of the most visited tourist destinations in the city. Located at a distance of 6kms from Gokak town on Ghataprabha river, Gokak falls is a picturesque sight. The waterfall has a horseshoe shape at the crest. Here, you can also see monuments from Chalukya era and an old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara. 
Belgaum Fort is another popular tourist attraction with a rich history. The fort has huge walls, parapets, battlements and a  deep moat which is given by Yakub Ali Khan of Bijapur Sultanate. 
Amboli is a beautiful hill-station situated 67.9 km away from Belgaum with lots of natural springs and waterfalls. It is known to receive a heavy amount of rainfall. It is believed that the place has 108 shiva temples, out of which only a few are discovered.   Kittur Fort and Palace, Jamboti hills and Shri Ramkrishna Mission Ashram are other popular tourist destinations here.
Food and restaurants
Belgaum has many good restaurants which serve as an ultimate hub for foodies. Every famous restaurant has a speciality in its cuisine, which makes it different from others. For instance, Ambika’s famous Panipuri, Rawool’s Fried Rice, Adinarayan’s Fish Curry and Royal’s Mango Milk-shake.
Transportation
Belgaum or Belagavi Airport ( IXG is located 10 km east of the city in Sambra village. It is the oldest airport in North Karnataka and is also known by the name of Sambra airport. The city has good connectivity with Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Pune. There are many prominent airlines connecting Belgaum with these cities such as  Indigo, Spicejet, Air India and Alliance Air . Belagavi Railway Station is the main railway station serving Belgaum. It is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, Pune/Delhi (via Miraj) and Bangalore (via Hubli).
Belgaum has a good road network which connects it from several major destinations like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore via NH4. This city connects with Karnataka and Goa via NH-4A.