Traveling by train is a budget-friendly option and suitable for solo travelers or backpackers. You can board trains from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, which is the major railhead serving Siliguri. The nearest railway stations to Jaldapara are Hasimara Railway Station and Madarihat Railway Station. The train journey typically takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the service. After reaching Hasimara or Madarihat, you can hire a local auto or taxi to reach the forest gate or your resort, which takes another 15 to 30 minutes