Why there is no railway station in Sikkim?

The foundation stone for the rail network was laid in 2009 when Mamata Banerjee was the railways minister but little work had been done. Sikkim is the only Northeastern state which is not connected to a rail network. NH10 is the only road that connects the state with the rest of the country.

Is there railway station in Gangtok?

By Train. The nearest railway station to Gangtok is about 148 kilometres away in New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri. The station is well-connected to major cities like Kolkata and New Delhi.

Is train available in Sikkim?

In spite of the fact that railway is absent from Sikkim; yet, railways seems to be the first choice of the tourist for getting to Sikkim. It is noteworthy in this context that getting to Sikkim by train or traveling by train in Sikkim is the more economical than any other mode of transport.

How can we reach Sikkim by air?

Around 125 km from Gangtok is the Bagdogra Airport which is the nearest to the capital city of Sikkim. A number of airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Jet Airways, AirAsia India, GoAir and SpiceJet operate regular flights from prime Indian cities including Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati and Kolkata for Gangtok.

Is Sikkim connected by railway line?

Once operational, it will be the first time Sikkim has been connected to the main Indian rail network, and as such is expected to boost local tourism and the region’s economy.

How can I go from Sikkim to Howrah by train?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Sikkim. However, you can take the line 154 bus to Airport, take the walk to Kolkata airport, fly to Bagdogra, then take the taxi to Jorethang. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Mal Jn then take the taxi to Gangtok.

How many railway stations are there in Sikkim?

A crucial link for Sikkim The stretch will have 14 tunnels, 14 major bridges and eight minor ones and five stations – Sivok, Riyang, Teesta Bazar, Melli and Rango.

In which state has no railway line?

The correct answer is Sikkim. Sikkim is the only Northeastern state which is not connected to a rail network. NH10 is the only road that connects the state with the rest of the country.