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Additionally, in many taxis, you can just wheel in and go. The underground has many wheelchair-friendly stations and links to airports and the Chunnel, if you want a new and exciting way to explore the continent!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18173 Take the jeep and visit Nathmulls http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17629
We got a jeep up the mountain from Siliguri to Darjeeling, which cost about 300 Rupees (£4) each. The share jeeps are very regular and, although they're pretty crowded, are way more comfortable than the train.

You can then take the highest altitude part of the great rail journey from Darjeeling to Ghoom, to visit the famous Ghoom monastery. It takes about 45 minutes and is probably more romantic and comfortable than doing the hard 9 hour slog from Siliguri.

Just make sure you book the train on your first day of arrival in Darjeeling. You can't book the train from anywhere else and there is a fair wait for tickets (a few days). There is plenty to do in Darjeeling in the meantime, including the Everest museum, one of the better Indian zoos, Glenary's cafe and lots of trail walking and shopping.

Don't even bother with the tourist ride unless you've money to waste, it's a complete rip-off compared to the Ghoom trip - about 10 times the price.

Nathmulls in Darjeeling has to be the best tea shop in the world. Really helpful staff and a great range of teas to test (local of course!). Well worth a visit when you're up in the mountains.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17629 Travel to Beijing on the Trans Siberian railway http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17392 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17392 Take the train http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6736
This is not for the faint of heart, but think of the memories. Also, if you are really green, why would you fly?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6736