2007-02-25 23:09:14 · 5 answers · asked by Coolbuddy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Bagdogra is near Siliduri of West Bengal. It is not a tourist place. It is situated in the footsteps of north-east Himalaya.This is the last airport for the people who want to go to places like Darjeeling, Kalimpong. Bagdogra is not a tourist place.
2007-02-26 09:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by ud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Bagdogra is a good place which is in Siligudi of W.Bengal.
The climate is also very good due to the surroundings of Darjeeling
and Sikkim. The place is benefited by an aerodrome. This is the
gateway to Nepal.
2007-02-26 07:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by aaron m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bagdogra : The Entry Point of the North East
State: West Bengal
District: Jalpaiguri
Language: Bengali and local dialects
Best Time to Visit: October to October
Long Distance Code: +91-353
About Bagdogra : Bagdogra… actually the entry point of the North East if one has to reach here by flight. The places like, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri can be reached by flight to Bagdogra. Hardly 12 kms from Siliguri, the road from Bagdogra to the rest of the towns of North Bengal and North East is the most picturesque road leading to these places.
This is a very small place, which has gained importance due to the airport that has been the entry point of the entire region. Taxis and buses can be obtained from the airport at Bagdogra to the desired destination. The choice for lodging and boarding in Bagdogra is very poor. Neither there are any sites of tourist interest in Bagdogra. It is just a transit point for various destinations. The distances from Bagdogra to the desired destinations are as follows:
Siliguri: 12 kms
Darjeeling: 93 kms
Cooch Behar:
Gangtok: 141 kms
Kalimpong: 79 kms
http://www.t2india.com/place-info.php?place=470-Bagdogra
Bagdogra Airport or Civil Aerodrome Bagdogra (IATA: IXB, ICAO: VEBD), a military airport that is open for civilian flights, is located about 16 kilometres from the city of Siliguri in northern West Bengal, India. The airport is a major stop in the region with flights connecting Calcutta, New Delhi and Guwahati. The airport sees thousands of tourists annually, most destined to the hill station towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong and the state of Sikkim.
The airport also has an aerodrome, with regular helicopter flights to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Foreign tourist permits are made in this airport for foreign tourists intending to journey to Sikkim.
The Indian Air Force's No. 20 Wing is based here. The No. 8 Squadron flying Mig-21 FL fighter aircraft and a Helicopter Unit are based here. Along with the airbase at Hashimara, it is responsible for combat air operations over a large area including North Bengal, Sikkim and if needed,Bhutan. An Indian Army Sub-Area and Base Hospital are located a few kilometres away in Bengdubi. The base is also important as it caters to all military air traffic for the Indian Army's XXXIII Corps based nearby in Sukna.
An Indian Army Aviation Helicopter Squadron is based 15 kilometeres in Sevoke, flying HAL Chetak helicopters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagdogra
Bagdogra is the only major Airport for North Bengal and Sikkim. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for Bagdogra is IXB. This is primarily an Indian Air Force base where civilian flights are also allowed. The airport is located at a distance of 14 km from Siliguri, 125 km from Gangtok and 90 km from Darjeeling.
During the recent past, Air Force activity in this airport has been reduced substantially and another airport at Hasimara in North Bengal Dooars has been more widely used by the air force. But the access to the airport by the civilians is still limited. A long standing demand of the people of the region is to convert this airport into a civilian international airport and to move most of the air force activity to the Hasimara air base.
The strategic location of Bagdogra in the middle of three countries namely Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan makes it international status imperative. The issue is under consideration by the defense ministry.
http://www.east-himalaya.com/services/air.htm
2007-02-26 07:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bagdogra is in Bhutan. It is beautiful hilly place. It is main airport for going to Thimphu.
2007-02-26 07:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have not visited there so no comments
2007-02-26 07:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by shah baaz paktun s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋