Sikkim taxi service
Most visitors reach Sikkim through Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station in West Bengal, about 123 km (Bagdogra) and 114 km (NJP) from Gangtok, and take a taxi up to the state. The drive takes 4 to 5 hours.
Inside Sikkim, visitors usually travel by private taxi. A hatchback or sedan seats 4 and an SUV seats 6; North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley) runs in SUVs because of the mountain roads.
NE Taxi is based in Gangtok and has run taxis in Sikkim and Darjeeling since 2013. You see the fare for each car before you book and get the driver's details before pickup.
Sikkim taxi fares this season start at ₹2,000 per car, one way, before 5% GST. Gangtok to Rangpo from ₹2,000; Gangtok to Melli from ₹2,500; Gangtok to Pakyong Airport from ₹3,000. Every fare includes the driver and fuel.
Routes to and from Sikkim
- Bagdogra to Gangtok from ₹4,000
- NJP / Siliguri to Gangtok from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to Darjeeling from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to Pelling from ₹6,500
- North Sikkim (Lachung & Yumthang) from ₹6,000 per day
- Gangtok to Zuluk (Silk Route) from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to Bagdogra from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to NJP / Siliguri from ₹4,000
- Darjeeling to Gangtok from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to Kalimpong from ₹4,000
- Bagdogra / NJP to Pelling from ₹6,500
- Pelling to Bagdogra / NJP from ₹6,500
- Darjeeling to Pelling from ₹4,000
- Gangtok to Namchi & Ravangla from ₹5,000
Day tours from Sikkim
- Gangtok Sightseeing from ₹3,000
- Namchi Sightseeing from ₹4,500
- Pelling Sightseeing from ₹4,000
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir Sightseeing from ₹4,000
- Yuksom Sightseeing from ₹5,800
- Lachung and Yumthang Valley Sightseeing from ₹6,000
- Pelling Half Day Sightseeing and Darjeeling Drop from ₹6,000
- Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi and Ravangla from ₹6,500
Tour packages covering Sikkim
- Gangtok and Darjeeling from ₹21,000
- Gangtok and Darjeeling from ₹22,500
- Gangtok and Darjeeling from ₹26,500
- Gangtok, Kalimpong and Darjeeling from ₹28,500
- Gangtok and Kalimpong from ₹21,500
- Gangtok and Kalimpong from ₹22,500
- Gangtok, Kalimpong and Darjeeling from ₹27,000
- Gangtok, Lachen and Lachung from ₹29,500
Sikkim tour packages with prices →
More destinations from Sikkim
- Gangtok to Pakyong Airport from ₹3,000
- Gangtok to Rangpo from ₹2,000
- Gangtok to Melli from ₹2,500
- Gangtok to Yuksom from ₹5,000
- Gangtok to Jaigaon from ₹5,000
- Gangtok to Phuentsholing from ₹5,000
One-way fares per vehicle for this season, before 5% GST.
Common questions
How much is a taxi for Bagdogra to Gangtok?
This season's fare starts at ₹4,000 (one way, per vehicle, plus 5% GST). The route page lists each car.
How much is a taxi for NJP / Siliguri to Gangtok?
This season's fare starts at ₹4,000 (one way, per vehicle, plus 5% GST). The route page lists each car.
Do you offer sightseeing in Sikkim?
Yes. Day tours start at ₹3,000 per vehicle this season. See the day tours listed on this page.
What are the taxi fares from Sikkim?
This season, one way per vehicle: Gangtok to Pakyong Airport (about 27 km) from ₹3,000; Gangtok to Rangpo (about 38 km) from ₹2,000; Gangtok to Melli (about 102 km) from ₹2,500; Gangtok to Yuksom (about 123 km) from ₹5,000. Plus 5% GST.
Do I need a permit to visit Sikkim?
Indian visitors need no permit for most of Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang) and Zuluk need a protected area permit, which we arrange with the booking. See permits.
Which places in Sikkim does NE Taxi cover?
Gangtok, Pelling, Namchi, Ravangla, Lachung, Lachen, Yuksom, Zuluk, Nathula and Tsomgo Lake, with transfers to and from Bagdogra Airport, NJP station, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri.
How far is Gangtok from Bagdogra Airport and NJP station?
About 123 km from Bagdogra Airport and about 114 km from NJP station. The drive takes 4 to 5 hours.
Which taxi do I need for North Sikkim?
North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley) runs in SUVs because of the mountain roads. It needs a protected area permit, which we arrange with the booking.
Can I hire one taxi for several days in Sikkim?
Yes. A tour package gives you one car and driver for the whole trip, starting and ending at Bagdogra, NJP or Gangtok. The Sikkim tour packages page lists the trips and prices.
Is the fare per person or per car?
Per car. A hatchback or sedan seats 4 and an SUV seats 6, so the cost per person falls as the group grows. Fares include the driver and fuel.
Can I book a round trip from Sikkim?
Yes. A round trip is two transfers, there and back, like a return flight; the car is not with you on the days in between. If you want a car every day, book a tour package instead.
How do I book a taxi in Sikkim?
Open a route or tour to see the fare for each car and book online, paying in full or 20% now. Or call or WhatsApp +91 7872929029.