Sikkim · 700 km
Kolkata to Gangtok Cab Service
The cleanest hill town in India, gateway to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. Permits handled for you.
- 700 km
- One-way distance
- 13 – 14 hrs
- Drive time
- ₹24,400
- Round trip from
- ₹15,750
- One-way drop from
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Kolkata to Gangtok Taxi Fare
Fares below are all-inclusive of fuel and driver charges for the full 700 km journey. Tolls, state permits and parking are charged at actual with receipts.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate / km | One Way Drop | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 | ₹15 | ₹13,950 | ₹21,600 | Book → |
| Sedan | 4 | ₹17 | ₹15,750 | ₹24,400 | Book → |
| SUV | 6 | ₹20 | ₹18,600 | ₹28,800 | Book → |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | ₹22 | ₹20,400 | ₹31,600 | Book → |
| Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹25 | ₹23,250 | ₹36,000 | Book → |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 | ₹30 | ₹27,900 | ₹43,200 | Book → |
Round trip fares cover 1400 km garage to garage plus a driver allowance of ₹300 per night for 2 nights. One-way drops are billed at roughly 1.3× the one-way distance because the vehicle returns empty. A minimum of 250 km per day applies.
The journey
Driving from Kolkata to Gangtok
Sikkim rewards the long drive. Gangtok is orderly, spotless and genuinely beautiful, and it opens onto some of the most dramatic high-altitude scenery accessible by road anywhere in India — Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 feet, Baba Mandir, and on a clear permit day, Nathu La on the Chinese border.
The practical complication is permits. Indian nationals need a permit for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim, and these must be arranged in advance with photographs and identity documents. We handle this as part of the booking, which saves you a frustrating morning in a government office.
The road follows the Teesta river from Sevoke onwards and it is spectacular, but it is also landslide-prone in the monsoon. Between June and September we will always advise you honestly on current conditions rather than take a booking we are not confident about.
Where we stop along the way
- 1
Durgapur
First long halt on the highway north.
- 2
Malda
Convenient lunch break.
- 3
Siliguri
Recommended overnight stop before the hills.
- 4
Teesta Bazar
The river valley drive begins — genuinely beautiful scenery.
Before you book
Kolkata to Gangtok — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Sikkim?
Indian nationals do not need a permit for Gangtok itself, but do need one for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim. We arrange these — send us your ID and photographs when you book.
Can my Kolkata cab drive up to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La?
No, and this catches many travellers out. Only Sikkim-registered vehicles with local permits may go beyond Gangtok to those points. We arrange a local permitted vehicle for that day while your main car waits in Gangtok.
How many days should I plan for Gangtok?
Five days minimum from Kolkata — two travelling, three there. Adding North Sikkim's Lachung and Yumthang Valley needs seven.
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