Darjeeling to Lucknow 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.

Lucknow is a heritage capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for Islamic architecture, Mughlai cuisine, classical dance, music, poetry, adab (manners) culture and heartwarming hospitality by the locals. Brimming full with fascinating heritage monuments, age-old bazaars, gardens and embroidery boutiques, Lucknow is a vibrant city progressing at a moderate level.
 
Best Time to Visit
Summers in Lucknow are very hot and harsh, therefore it is suitable to visit the city in the winter season. October to March is the Best Time to Visit Lucknow.
 
Places to Visit
Some of the best Places to Visit in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imambara, Ambedkar Memorial Park, The Residency Lucknow, Husainabad Clock Tower and Dilkusha Kothi. If you are travelling along with kids, then you can visit Lucknow Zoo, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Kukrail Picnic Spot and Gandhi Museum. Chowk is one of the oldest markets in the city with lanes of shops selling antiques, handcrafted items, chikankari fabrics, footwear and a lot more. Hazratganj Market, Nishatganj and Aminabad Markets are few other markets in the city known for books, accessories and branded showrooms. You can book Lucknow Hotels nearby these markets.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Lucknow is a culinary heaven for foodies. Often called ‘The City of Kebabs’, this city has a plethora of dining places from urban sophisticated restaurants to small eateries. Some of the fine dishes of Lucknow include a variety of Kebabs and Biryani, Roomali Roti, Tikka, Kofta and more. For sweet lovers Kulfi, Jalebi and Kheer are must-try. Raheem Hotel, Idrish Hotel and Naushijaan are perfect dining places to try out Mughlai cuisine. Some other popular restaurants are The Urban Terrace, The Cellar, Moti Mahal Restaurant, Oudhyana and Royal Cafe.

Lucknow offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Lucknow to Luxury Hotels in Lucknow / Resorts in Lucknow, from 5 star Lucknow hotels to Guest House, 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 Lucknow to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Lucknow, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Lucknow for stay are near Lucknow Airport, Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, Charbagh Station and Alambagh. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The connectivity of Lucknow to international locations via airways and domestic cities via airways, roadways and railways is very good. Air travel is the most convenient of all. The Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow Airport is the main airport of the city that has many connecting domestic flights as well as international flights to Dubai, Muscat, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and many other cities. 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. Charbagh is the main station in the city. Besides this, tourists can also de-board at Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh Junction and Alamnagar. Lucknow has excellent connectivity to other major cities via several UPSRTC buses. Tourists can avail the buses from Kaiserbagh and Alambagh bus stands. Local buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are convenient options to travel within the city.