Fares
Siliguri to Kalimpong, by vehicle
Pickup from NJP station, Bagdogra Airport or anywhere in Siliguri at the same one-way fare.
| Vehicle | One way | Round trip | Per extra km | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan — Dzire / Etios4+1 · 2 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| Innova Crysta6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| SUV — Bolero / Scorpio6+1 · 4 bags | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Travelling Kalimpong to Siliguri? Same fares apply.
Fuel, driver and tolls included · GST extra. Send the date and we quote it.
The drive
Siliguri to Kalimpong, stop by stop
Through the Sevoke forest, along the Teesta, and up to Kalimpong.
0 km · 00:00
Siliguri / NJP
Pickup from your hotel, the station or the airport.
Departure
22 km · 00:40
Coronation Bridge, Sevoke
The arched bridge over the Teesta; a classic photo stop.
Adds 10 min
52 km · 01:45
Teesta Bazaar
Riverside stop for tea and momos before the climb.
Adds 15 min
70 km · 02:30
Kalimpong
Drop at your hotel.
Arrival
Road & drive detail
What the Teesta valley road is like
Road condition
River road, then a climb
NH-10 along the Teesta to Teesta Bazaar, then up to Kalimpong.
Best departure
Morning
Afternoon traffic builds at Sevoke and Teesta Bazaar.
Mobile coverage
Patchy in the gorge
Weak between Sevoke and Teesta Bazaar.
Fuel stops
Siliguri
Fill up before Sevoke.
The road leaves Siliguri through the Sevoke forest, crosses the Coronation Bridge and follows the Teesta river upstream to Teesta Bazaar, then climbs to Kalimpong.
NH-10 is the main road into Sikkim too, and in the monsoon (June to September) landslides can close it for hours; drivers then use the longer route via Lava or Gorubathan.
Vehicles on this route
Three that suit the Teesta road
Sedan — Dzire / Etios
Fine for two; the Teesta road is surfaced.
Innova Crysta
Best for a family with luggage.
SUV — Bolero / Scorpio
Useful in the monsoon when the river road is broken in places.
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
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Get a fare
Get the Siliguri–Kalimpong fare
Dates and pax. We reply on WhatsApp with the fare, the vehicle we would send, and anything that is extra.
FAQ
Siliguri to Kalimpong, asked most
About 70 km, roughly 2.5 hours by road along the Teesta river.
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