Fares
Darjeeling to Kalimpong, by vehicle
Most people book one way and carry on to Kalimpong for a night, or a day trip with sightseeing.
| Vehicle | One way | Round trip | Per extra km | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan — Dzire / Etios4+1 · 2 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| SUV — Bolero / Scorpio6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Innova Crysta6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Travelling Kalimpong to Darjeeling? Same fares apply.
Fuel, driver and tolls included · GST extra. Send the date and we quote it.
The drive
Darjeeling to Kalimpong, stop by stop
Down through the tea gardens to the Teesta, and up to Kalimpong.
0 km · 00:00
Darjeeling
Pickup from your hotel.
Departure
22 km · 01:00
Lovers' Meet viewpoint, Peshok
View of the Teesta and Rangeet meeting.
Adds 10–15 min
32 km · 01:30
Teesta Bazaar
River crossing; tea stop.
Adds 15 min
50 km · 02:30
Kalimpong
Drop at your hotel.
Arrival
Road & drive detail
What the Darjeeling–Kalimpong road is like
Road condition
Steep descent, then climb
Down through Peshok tea gardens to the Teesta, then up to Kalimpong.
Best departure
Morning
Views of the Teesta valley are clearest early.
Mobile coverage
Patchy
Weak around Peshok and the river.
Fuel stops
Darjeeling
Fill up before leaving.
The road drops from Darjeeling's ridge through the Lopchu and Peshok tea gardens to the Teesta at Teesta Bazaar, then climbs the other side to Kalimpong. Short on the map, slow on the bends.
The Lovers' Meet viewpoint near Peshok looks down on the meeting of the Teesta and Rangeet rivers and is worth a short stop.
Vehicles on this route
Three that suit the Peshok road
Sedan — Dzire / Etios
Fine for two; the road is narrow but surfaced.
SUV — Bolero / Scorpio
Handles the steep descent to Teesta Bazaar comfortably.
Innova Crysta
The family pick with luggage.
No hidden charges
What's included, what's extra
Included in the quoted fare
- Fuel for the quoted route
- Driver, and the driver's allowance
- Night halt for the driver on multi-day trips
- Tolls and state entry taxes on the quoted route
- GST, shown on the invoice
Charged extra, at actuals
- Night charge for pickups or drops after 10PM
- Permits and ILP where the route needs them
- Parking and entry fees at airports, parks and city lots
- Off-route detours and extra kilometres beyond the quoted block
- Parking in Kalimpong town
Travel agent or tour operator?
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Get a fare
Get the Darjeeling–Kalimpong fare
Dates and pax. We reply on WhatsApp with the fare, the vehicle we would send, and anything that is extra.
FAQ
Darjeeling to Kalimpong, asked most
About 50 km, 2–2.5 hours by road via Peshok and Teesta Bazaar.
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