Gorakhpur 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.

Gorakhpur is located 273 km east of Lucknow on the banks of Rapti river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for several famous temples and religious sites. Gorakshnath or Goraknath Temple, which attracts visitors from many parts of India is located at a distance of 4.5kms from Gorakhpur Railway Station. Delhi to Gorakhpur flights took 2 hr to reach the city.
Best time to visit
Winter months from October to December and months after monsoon are ideal to visit Gorakhpur and enjoy the maximum out of your trip since summers are extremely hot here. Find the best deals on Gorakhpur hotels from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Gorakhnath Temple, Vishnu Temple, Railway museum, Arogya Mandir, Ramgarh Taal, and Imambara are some of the major tourist attractions in Gorakhpur. Gorakhnath Temple is visited by a large number of tourists. The temple is known to host a month-long  ‘Makar Sankranti Mela’ every year in the temple. The city is also known for its various parks. Neer Nikunj, Govt. Vindhyavasini Park, Indira Bal Vihar and Nehru Entertainment Park are quite popular here. Neer Nikunj Park is the most prominent park among all and is situated near Champa Devi Park. You can enjoy the exciting water and dry rides here. The place is great to spend a fun-filled day with family and friends.

Hotels and Restaurants
When it comes to food, Gorakhpur has everything from some of the best Dhabas to the finest restaurants. Old chole wale, Pappu Chaat House and Manoj Dhaba are few budget-friendly places that serve lip-smacking delicacies. If you’re looking to have a good time in restaurants, then Cinnamon Restaurant, 10 ParkStreet Cafe and Kitchen offer a nice ambiance along with amazing food. Kakori Kebabs are must-try for non-vegetarians in Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Gorakhpur to Luxury Hotels in Gorakhpur / Guest House in Gorakhpur, from 3 star Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Gorakhpur, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Gorakhpur for stay are near Gorakhpur Airport, Station Road, Taramandal, Rapti Nagar and Geeta Vatika. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Gorakhpur Airport ( GOP) is located 8kms from the city. It has great connectivity with all the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore.  Air India, Indigo and Spicejet are the main airlines that fly the maximum number of flights cities. Air India Regional flies to Delhi every day from Gorakhpur. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Gorakhpur Railway Station has the world’s longest platform. The railway station has direct connectivity with all the regions of India with many long route trains. Gorakhpur Bus has great connectivity with Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Agra and Allahabad via the road network.