Siliguri to Darjeeling Taxi

About the Siliguri to Darjeeling taxi

Siliguri to Darjeeling is a short, classic hill run of about 77 km — roughly 3 hours through the tea gardens of Kurseong. A private taxi with doorstep pickup from your Siliguri hotel is the easy way up.

The route climbs along the toy-train's Hill Cart Road, so it's slow and scenic. No permit is required for Darjeeling.

Recommended route & major stops

The usual road is Hill Cart Road via Kurseong and Ghoom. Drivers know the diversions used during roadwork or landslide season and will take the safest open route on the day.

Landmarks and towns you pass or can stop at:

• Kurseong tea-garden town
• Ghoom Monastery and station
• Batasia Loop war memorial
• Darjeeling Mall / Chowrasta (limited-vehicle zone)

Which vehicle should you choose?

For two people with light luggage a hatchback or sedan is comfortable. Families of four to six almost always prefer an SUV or a Toyota Innova / Innova Crysta on hill roads for the extra space, higher stance and steadier ride. Larger groups travel together in a Tempo Traveller. Full comparison on our vehicle fleet page.

Siliguri to Darjeeling taxi fare

Luggage, family & group notes

Choose a sedan for couples, or an SUV/Innova for families and luggage. Groups can take a Tempo Traveller.

Peak-season traffic around Ghoom and Darjeeling town can add time, and the central Mall area has limited-vehicle zones — the drop may be near Chowrasta.

Frequently asked questions