Darjiling may be approached either by land or by water. The following is the best route for an invalid,and can be made in from six to nine days, according to the rate of halting. From Calcutta—
| Miles. | |
| To Kishnaghur | 62 |
| To„ Berhampore | 54 |
| To„ Bergatcha | 30 |
| To„ Parbuttypore. | 34 |
| To„ Dinagepore | 57 |
| To„ Koogah | 47 |
| To„ Tetalyah | 25 |
| To„ Silligoree | 16 |
| To„ Punkabarry | 16 |
| To„ Kursion | 6 |
| To„ Chattackpore | 12 |
| To„ Darjiling. | 12 |
| Total | 371 |
| Expense C.R. | 250 |
At each of these stations there is a government bungalow where supplies can be got.
Punkabarry, the first station in the hills, is only 1,600 feet high, and consequently not a desirable place to halt at. Kursion is the second, 4,500 feet high, and a very good place to rest at.
A good boat can proceed as far as Dulalgunge by the river Mahanuddy during the rains, and within 30 miles of Dulalgunge in dry weather, in 20 to 30 days. Dulalgunge is about 30 miles from the foot of the hills, and ready conveyance Can be procured thence to Darjiling.
Travellers bound to Darjiling, either up or down the Ganges by steam, should land at Beauleah, and join the above route at Bergatcha.
