Darjeeling to Raurkela Flights

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.

Internationally famous for iron and steel trade, Rourkela is the industrial capital of the state of Odisha. The city has seen burgeoning growth in its iron and steel enterprises and has been aptly named 'Ispat Nagar' or the 'Steel City of Odisha'. Rourkela has a planned layout along with a developed transportation system. It houses the famous National Institute of Technology and Rourkela Steel Plant. Locals and tourists can spend quality time at Indira Gandhi Park, Jubilee Park and Ispat Nehru Park Udyaan. One could enjoy at the city's numerous movie theatres, multiplexes, food courts and auditoriums that host drama, fashion and dancing competitions. Hotels in Rourkela provide accommodation solutions to tourists and business travellers.

Alongside exploring a wonderful city, one could relish the services of budget and star-rated Rourkela hotels. A list is furnished below for your convenience:

• A pleasurable and memorable stay is ensured at Mayfair Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Rourkela with easy access to major commercial areas, railway station and airport simultaneously. Hanuman Vatika, an important attraction of the city is at close proximity to the hotel. Apart from essential requirements, luxury demands like swimming pool, spa, pool table, fitness equipments and conference facilities are wonderfully catered to. The property is in high demand among the elite and high-end travellers.
• To enjoy 3-star comforts and services, Hotel Anurag, Hotel Radhika Regency and Hotel Shubham are at your service. They are preferred by both business and leisure travellers. They are studded with provisions like front desk, dry cleaning, laundry, doctor on call, internet services, healthcare and conference facilities.
• Hotel Kanisshk International is the best budget hotel in Rourkela with modern facilities and personalized services to cater to the demands of its varied guests.

The months from October to March are highly preferred for visiting Rourkela which is famous for its Hanuman Vatika, Mandira Dam and Maa Vaishno Devi Temple. Diwali, Vishwakarma Puja and Dol Purnima are the main fiestas celebrated in the city. Rourkela Airport, Rourkela Railway Station, National Highway 23 and State Highway 10 connects the city to major towns and cities.