Ranchi 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.

Ranchi is the capital city of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a well-developed city and famous for its rich mineral reserves. The city has beautiful hills and waterfalls that make the locals and people of nearby states visit frequently. Ranchi has a good vegetation expanse and many indigenous animals in the forests that surround the city. If you are looking for hotels in Ranchi for comfortable accommodation then pay a visit on Goibibo website or app. Goibibo has a curated list of Ranchi hotels for all kinds of travellers that range from luxury stays to budget accommodations. The connectivity of the city of Ranchi to other smaller and major cities is very well-developed.

Ranchi Junction Railway Station serves the city as the main railway station. Hotels in Ranchi near railway station are Maple Wood, Hotel The Elements, Hotel AVN Plaza, Hotel Blues Shivalik, Hotel Basera, Hotel Arya and Hotel Genista Inn. 

If you are transiting via air then you will deboard at Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi. Some of the hotels in Ranchi near airport are Royal Ranchi, Hotel The Raso, Hotel Green acres, Hotel The Park Retreat, and Hotel Shivani International.

Goibibo has a curated list of hotels in Ranchi that incorporates requirements of every type of traveller. If you are looking for hotels that provide decent stays without extra added facilities, then you can opt for 3 star hotels in Ranchi. Some of the hotels to consider under this category are Hotel Tribhuvan, Hotel Kwality Inns, Capitol Residency, Hotel The KEN, Hotel Mercury Residency, Hotel Rahi and more.

If you are looking for hotels to curb the expenditure then you should go for Ranchi hotels in low budget. Some of the hotels under this category are Hotel Akashdeep Ranchi, Hotel Basera, Hotel Arham Inn, Hotel Sunny, Hotel Rajdhani Plaza, Hotel City Palace, Hotel Gujarat and more. Hotels in Ranchi Main Road include New Raj Residency, Hotel Ganga Residency, Hotel Natraj Mini, Hotel Apsara, Hotel Sita Kunj, Hotel Priya Palace and more.

Among the places to visit in the city are Aqua World, Jagannath Temple, Panch Gagh Falls, Hudru Falls, Ranchi Lake, Sun Temple, Tagore Hill, Pahari Mandir, Science City, Tagore Hill and more. Rock Garden and Bhagwan Birsa Jaiwik Udyaan are two famous biological parks to visit with kids. If you are searching for the right time to visit the city then the one of the best times to visit is during the celebrations of the Durga Puja. The religious celebration of Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show along with mouth-watering delicacies. 
Book your Ranchi stay with Goibibo and grab some of the exciting deals and discounts to make your journey to Ranchi more memorable.

There are few more popular cities near Ranchi, which travellers also visit while visiting Ranchi. Some of these are Dhanbad, Gaya, Patna, Aurangabad, Jamshedpur and Rajgir. You can find huge variety of Hotels in these cities on Goibibo platform right from Budget Hotels to Luxury Hotels. So if you are planning to visit these cities from Ranchi then you can easily book Hotels in Digha, Hotels in Jamshedpur, Hotels in Rajgir, Hotels in Dhanbad, Hotels in Gaya, Hotels in Patna and Hotels in Aurangabad from Goibibo at best prices and discounts.