How to Reach North East India: Flights, Trains & Roads
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Guides · 6 min read · Mar 2026

How to Reach North East India: Flights, Trains & Roads

Getting to North East India is easier than many expect, with two main gateways serving almost every itinerary.

By air

Guwahati (LGBI) is the region's main hub for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal and Nagaland. Bagdogra serves Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan (overland). Other airports include Dimapur, Imphal, Aizawl and Agartala.

By train

New Jalpaiguri (NJP) near Siliguri serves the hills, while Guwahati is the main railhead for the east. Onward travel is by road.

Overland and Bhutan

Bhutan is reached by air to Paro or overland via Phuentsholing, close to our Siliguri base.

  • Main hubs: Guwahati & Bagdogra
  • Rail: NJP (hills) & Guwahati (east)
  • Bhutan: fly Paro or overland Phuentsholing
  • We handle all arrival transfers

We meet clients at every gateway and manage the ground journey — request net rates.

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