Darjeeling and Kalimpong face each other across the Teesta valley. The road goes down through the Peshok tea gardens to Teesta Bazaar and up to Kalimpong.
Many visitors spend a night or two in each town.
Darjeeling to Kalimpong taxi fare today:
Darjeeling to Kalimpong, one way: Hatchback Rs 3,500, SUV Rs 4,800, MUV Rs 4,800.
Kalimpong to Darjeeling, one way: Hatchback Rs 3,500, SUV Rs 4,800, MUV Rs 4,800.
Prices as of 30 Oct 2026.
| Car | One-way fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,500 | Book |
| SUV | ₹4,800 | Book |
| MUV | ₹4,800 | Book |
| Car | One-way fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,500 | Book |
| SUV | ₹4,800 | Book |
| MUV | ₹4,800 | Book |
One-way base fare for today's season. Taxes and charges are shown before you pay. Fares change by season.
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A short but winding drive of about 2 hours. Ask the driver to stop at the Peshok viewpoint if the sky is clear.
Darjeeling to Kalimpong, one way: Hatchback Rs 3,500, SUV Rs 4,800, MUV Rs 4,800. Kalimpong to Darjeeling, one way: Hatchback Rs 3,500, SUV Rs 4,800, MUV Rs 4,800. Fares change by season; the page always shows today's fare.
About 50 km by road, usually around 2 hours.
Yes. Both directions are listed on this page.