What is Bagdogra best known for?
Bagdogra is a hill station nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, which is famous for its panoramic beauty. It is known for its tea estates and the abundance of greenery which is often known as the gateway to North-East India and the Himalayas. The city is well-connected to major cities and offers picturesque beauty to the tourists. Bagdogra offers a glimpse of a beautiful landscape. It is a pre-eminent hub for Buddhist culture and religion and a hotspot for the shopaholic, newly-weds. There are a handful of sightseeing places. It is connected with NH 31 and NH 31C.
The best-known places in Bagdogra
Toy train: A ride on the toy train is a great experience that passes through the foothills of the Himalayas. The toy train has been given the status of UNESCO World Heritage. It has been running in the narrow gauge since the 1880s and links it to important places of Darjeeling both in the hills and to the lower areas.
Kanchenjunga mountain: Kanchenjunga is one of the most majestic and stunning looking mountain ranges. In the Tibetan language, it is called the five treasures of the high snow. There are many trekking roads which will take you to some magical and woody forests. The Kanchenjunga can be seen from various points of Sikkim and Darjeeling. The beauty of the place is such that it will be etched in your heart forever. There is one of the places called Tiger Hills from where you can see the peak only if it is not cloudy. One more place called the Batista Garden also has the background of the blue sky along with the peaks.
Sandakhpu: It is a trekking destination that is close to Bagdogra. The trek is defined to be moderate and the way to the destination will take you through some dense forest and breathtaking views. You can go for a short trek and it is easily accessible. Sandakhpu, located at an altitude of 3636 m, is the highest peak of a mountain in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated in the stretches of the Sikkim border in the Singalila National Park, which is considered to be the best place from where you can view the Kanchenjunga peak.
Airport in Bagdogra
The Bagdogra Airport is a very important airport as it is a transportation hub connecting India to the hill stations in the North Eastern part of our nation. The airport is located in the western part of Siliguri. The airport is currently managed by the Indian Air Force. Tickets for Bagdogra to Bangkok IndiGo flights can be booked from the airline counter at the airport.
- Airport address: Bagdogra International Airport, Airport Road, Bagdogra, Siliguri, West Bengal 734421
- Airport IATA code: IXB