Foreigners visiting Darjeeling must possess an Indian visa. No special permit is required for either traveling or trekking inside Darjeeling. However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when required.

LOCAL TRANSPORT: Private Taxis, Jeeps and Land rovers are available for local sightseeing in and around Darjeeling.

AIR CONNECTIONS: Bagdogra Airport is 90 km (3 hours) from Darjeeling. There is a bus from the airport to Darjeeling (3½ hr). A taxi to Darjeeling is Rs.700 or Rs.150 for a seat in a shared taxi.

ROAD CONNECTIONS: Darjeeling is connected with all weather metalled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc.

• Darjeeling - Kalimpong...51 km
• Darjeeling - Siliguri....78 km
• Darjeeling - Gangtok...94 km

RAIL CONNECTIONS:

Out-station trains ( Indian Railways ) generally come into either New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. From there, visitors may proceed to Darjeeling by " Toy-Train " (journey time 6.5 to 7 hrs) or bus or taxi or Limo Van  (journey time 3 to 3.5 hrs) to Darjeeling.

TOURIST CARS/BUSES:

Tourist Cars, Tourist mini coaches and Taxis are available for transfer of passengers between Darjeeling and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Darjeeling.