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Sikkim & Darjeeling Taxi Fare Guide
What taxis cost across Sikkim and Darjeeling by route and vehicle, and what changes the price.
- Practical hill-travel tips
- Local route knowledge
Fares by vehicle class
Hatchback is the cheapest; sedan is a small step up; SUV and Innova cost more for the space and comfort; Innova Crysta and Tempo Traveller are the premium options. As a rough example, Bagdogra → Gangtok ranges indicatively from about ₹3,000 (hatchback) to ₹5,500 (Crysta). See the full taxi fare guide.
What makes a fare go up or down
- Vehicle class and season (peak months cost more).
- One-way vs round trip vs multi-day (longer trips can be cheaper per day).
- Exact pickup/drop and extra stops.
- Permits and entry fees for restricted areas.
- Monsoon diversions and rough high-altitude roads.
Sightseeing and tours
Full-day local sightseeing (Darjeeling or Gangtok) is priced per vehicle for the day. North Sikkim and full Sikkim tours are priced for the whole itinerary because they include the driver's stay and permit coordination.
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