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New Bus Service Connects Jaigaon to Kolkata, Boosting North Bengal Tourism

New Bus Service Connects Jaigaon to Kolkata, Boosting North Bengal Tourism
Major boost for North Bengal tourism: First Jaigaon-Calcutta bus link introduced · telegraphindia.com

Imagine you want to visit the beautiful mountains and forests in North Bengal, near Bhutan.

Before, it was a bit tricky to get there from Kolkata by bus.

Now, a new, comfy bus called a Volvo sleeper bus runs every day from a town called Jaigaon straight to Kolkata.

This bus is like a hotel on wheels, with beds, toilets, and even charging spots for your toys!

It makes it much easier for people to travel to places like Lataguri and Gorumara, and even to Bhutan.

This new bus should help more people visit the area, which is good for businesses there.

Key facts

Bus Service Provider
Rubi Paribahan
Route
Jaigaon to Kolkata
Bus Type
Volvo sleeper bus
Capacity
34 passengers per bus
Frequency
Daily (one pair of buses)
Departure Time (Jaigaon)
4:00 PM
Departure Time (Kolkata)
5:00 PM
One-way Fare
Approx. ₹2,000 per person

Quotes

Kishore Kirtania

One of the owners of Rubi Paribahan, the private transport firm that launched the service.

“We introduced the bus service today. Each bus has a capacity of 34 passengers. Every day, a pair of buses will run between Jaigaon and Calcutta. We intend to start similar services from Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.”
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A source

A source providing details about the bus service.

“Two complimentary meals are provided during the journey. The one-way fare has been fixed at around ₹2,000 per person.”
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Samrat Sanyal

General secretary of the Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network.

“For any kind of development, improvement of communication is essential. The administration, state government and the Jaigaon Development Authority have extended strong support to make this initiative possible.”
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Sources

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