Siliguri is the nearest town connected to the mainline rail network. Ample transport is available to Lepchajagat from here. The route to Lepchajagat veers away to the left after Ghoom. The most popular modes of transport are taxi (usually shared by three to four passengers. After arriving by train at New Jalpaiguri, taxis to Lepchajagat can be booked at the counter at the taxi stand in front of the railway station. There is also a prepaid taxi stand in front of the train station. Lepchajagat is 19 km from Darjeeling and approximately 8 km from Ghoom Railway Station or Ghoom Mirik Road. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) near Siliguri is the nearest station on the main inter-city line. Direct trains to NJP run from Delhi (approx. 27 hours) several times daily. When traveling from Kolkata (Sealdah Station), the best train is the Darjeeling Mail (circa 12 hours), running nightly at 10:05PM. The Paharia Express departs Howrah Station at 21:55 and arrives New Jalpaiguri at 08:45. From there, the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), known to all as the 'Toy Train', completes the journey to Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This route is popular with tourists as it passes through picturesque mountain scenery and has been the subject of many articles. The line has a series of zigzags and loops to gain height and runs straight up several village main streets! Trains depart New Jalpaiguri at 9 AM and arrive in Darjeeling at 3:30 PM. Now the train is diesel hauled and reasonably reliable and punctual. The steam 'Joy' train operates from Darjeeling to Ghoom via the famous Batasia Loop, four times a day – enquire at Darjeeling station. It costs ₹00. DHR: A steam train also operates Siliguri to 'Agony Point' above Tindharia most Saturdays and Sundays. Enquire to Siliguri station. There is also a daily 'School Train' departing Kurseong at
