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ID: IN-WB-05

Siliguri to Darjeeling via Kurseong

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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The classic climb from the plains at Siliguri to Darjeeling via Kurseong and Ghum, running alongside the tracks of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway for much of the way. The road rises through tea estates to Kurseong at about 1,480 m and over the Ghum saddle into Darjeeling.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 66-80 km depending on route; allow 3 hours. Kurseong is 34 km from Siliguri and 32 km from Darjeeling. Traffic is heavy in peak season (April-June and October); mornings are clearer for mountain views.

Mission Logs39 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	S Start Point	0%	2H
2.0 km	NW Continue on track	0%	2H
4.0 km	NW Continue on track	2%	2H
6.0 km	NW Continue on track	2%	2H
8.0 km	W Continue on track	1%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

124m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

26.7100, 88.4300

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 26.7100, 88.4300 @ 124m

Quick Stats

Distance

66.31 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

122m - 2254m

Max Elevation

2254 m

Max Gradient

21.5%

14.9%

Highlights

Watch the toy train cross the road at Kurseong and Ghum
Visit a tea estate near Kurseong
See the Batasia Loop below Ghum
Stop at Ghum Monastery
Continue to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kangchenjunga

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+2139 m

Total Descent

-184 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

35.0

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.66

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)26%

Moderate (3-8%)48%

Steep (>8%)26%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved88%

Unpaved12%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

88%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 40

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 26.709182

MAX LAT: 27.037525

MIN LON: 88.246454

MAX LON: 88.430020

Point Spacing: 23.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Siliguri to Darjeeling via Kurseong

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.