Trivandrum to Darjeeling Distance

Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of the South-Indian state Kerala. It is a major commercial and educational hub boasting many corporate buildings and institutions of technology. It is a metropolis with a modern edge, boasting of divine temples, captivating beaches, well-kept palaces and museums. Usually referred to its colonial name - Trivandrum, the city maintains its heritage value and the colonial remains. Food is one of the reasons that lure tourists to visit this city.
 
Best Time to Visit
The energetic city of Trivandrum has a tropical climate. Hence, the months from October to February are optimum to visit. Tourists looking forward to witnessing the Onam Festival can visit the city in the months of August or September as well. Book your Trivandrum hotel before your visit to avoid last-minute high prices.
 
Places to Visit
Each attraction of this city has a unique story of its own. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a must-visit temple that is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. This temple is known to be very divine that fulfils every devotee’s wishes. Other popular Places to Visit include Kuthira Malika Palace, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Ramanayar Palace Museum, The Padmanabhapuram Palace. Shanghumukham Beach and Kovalam Beach (17 km from the city) are best beaches to enjoy the captivating views of the sunset, sunrise and leisurely listen the tidal waves.
 
Food and Restaurants
The cuisine of Trivandrum reflects both traditional and western influence. Seafood tops the charts among other traditional South-Indian food. Authentic food is often served on a banana leaf that makes the entire experience more traditional and memorable. Coconut is in abundance here, so be ready to find it in mostly all dishes. Some of the popular restaurants to must-visit are Curry Chatty, Nivedya-Cafe Udupi, Hotel Aryaas, Zam Zam Restaurant, Villa Maya and Mothers Veg Plaza. Thakkaram and Cherries and Berries are good for hangout and enjoy snacks.
 
Transportation
Trivandrum is a cosmopolitan city well-equipped with transportation facilities. For travel via air, plenty of international as well as domestic air links are in operation that connect to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). Located near the main city, the airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. It is connected with several flights to Singapore, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and the Middle East. 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. Trivandrum Railway Station receives several local and long-distance trains from many important cities of India throughout the day. A number of intercity Trivandrum buses operate connecting many cities of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. 

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.