Zuluk is a small village on the Old Silk Route in East Sikkim, about 88 km from Gangtok. The road is known for its many hairpin bends.
Zuluk is inside a protected area, so every visitor needs a permit. Send us ID and photos for each traveller when you book.
Gangtok to Zuluk (Silk Route) taxi fare today:
Gangtok to Zuluk, one way: Hatchback Rs 4,000, Sedan Rs 4,000, SUV Rs 5,500.
Zuluk to New Jalpaiguri Station, one way: Hatchback Rs 5,000, Sedan Rs 5,000, SUV Rs 6,500.
Zuluk to Bagdogra Airport, one way: Hatchback Rs 5,000, Sedan Rs 5,000, SUV Rs 6,500.
Prices as of 30 Oct 2026.
| Car | One-way fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,000 | Book |
| Sedan | ₹4,000 | Book |
| SUV | ₹5,500 | Book |
| Car | One-way fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹5,000 | Book |
| Sedan | ₹5,000 | Book |
| SUV | ₹6,500 | Book |
| Car | One-way fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹5,000 | Book |
| Sedan | ₹5,000 | Book |
| SUV | ₹6,500 | Book |
One-way base fare for today's season. Taxes and charges are shown before you pay. Fares change by season.
Expect a full hill drive of about 3 hours from Gangtok, climbing steadily on a narrow road. From Zuluk, the drive down to NJP or Bagdogra Airport takes about 5 hours.
Gangtok to Zuluk, one way: Hatchback Rs 4,000, Sedan Rs 4,000, SUV Rs 5,500. Zuluk to New Jalpaiguri Station, one way: Hatchback Rs 5,000, Sedan Rs 5,000, SUV Rs 6,500. Zuluk to Bagdogra Airport, one way: Hatchback Rs 5,000, Sedan Rs 5,000, SUV Rs 6,500. Fares change by season; the page always shows today's fare.
About 88 km by road, usually around 3 hours.
Yes. Zuluk is in a protected area. Indian nationals need ID and passport-size photos for the permit.
Yes. Both are listed above, about 5 hours by road.