Darjeeling to Patna 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.

Located on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Patna, historically known as Pataliputra, is the capital of Bihar. The city is recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world. The city is well-known for its rich heritage and culture that can be seen through the major landmarks dotting the city. In spite of being considered a chaotic city, its glorious past entices a number of travelers from across the world. Patna is also an important pilgrimage site as it is home to some sacred shrines of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. 
 
Best Time to Visit
Winter months from October to March are considered to be the best months to visit Patna. You should avoid visiting Patna during summers and monsoons as the weather is hot and humid. You can also plan your trip during the Chhath Festival as it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. From budget to luxury Patna hotels has wide range of variety. 
 
Places to Visit
There are a number of Places to Visit in Patna including historical monuments, temples and archaeological remains. Golghar, Patna Sahib Gurudwar a, Kumhrar, Patna Zoo, Patna Museum, Mahavir Mandir, Vaishali Stupa, Gandhi Maidan, Gandhi Museum, Padri ki Haveli are some of the notable attractions of this city which you must visit. Other important places of interest are Patan Devi, Patna Planetarium, Eco Park, Agam Kuan and Phulwari Sharif. For shopaholics, there are various marketplaces like Frazer Road, Dak Bunglow Road and Ashok Rajpath to buy Madhubani paintings, khadi clothing, stone and bead jewellery.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
While in Patna, you must savour their traditional dish, Litti Chokha, which is made from rice/wheat flour and filled with vegetables. Dahi Chura Chini, Tilkut, Khaja and Anarsa are other delicacies of Bihar which you must try.  Mr.Litti, Swaaddesh and Ghar Aangan are some good restaurants which you can try!.
Patna offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Patna to Luxury Hotels in Patna, Resorts in Patna, from 5 star Patna hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Patna to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Patna, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Patna for stay are near Patna Airport, Fraser Road, Rajendra Nagar, Exhibition Road and Kankarbagh. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The Patna airport, popularly known as Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), is well connected to all major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Indore, Pune, Visakhapatnam and Lucknow. It is connected by Indigo, GoAir and Air India domestic flights.  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. Besides airways, you can reach Patna using railways. Patna Junction is easily accessible to major cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Varanasi and Guwahati. There are regular interstate Patna buses that connect city to various cities around it.