Bagdogra · NJP · Gangtok · Darjeeling · North Sikkim · Silk Route

Where prayer flags meet the snows of Kanchenjunga

Taxi service and tour packages for Sikkim & Darjeeling — monastery mornings, toy-train afternoons, snowfall in Yumthang and hairpin sunrises on the old Silk Route. Driven by locals, planned by locals.

Local hill drivers North Sikkim permits arranged Written fares, no hidden charges 24×7 WhatsApp support
Point-to-point taxi

Taxi routes & starting fares

One-way drops from Bagdogra Airport and NJP railway station to every hill destination. Fares below are starting rates for a sedan — final quote depends on vehicle, season and road conditions, and is confirmed in writing before you book.

Sedan taxi
Bagdogra Airport → Gangtok
≈ 125 km · 4–4.5 hrs · via Rangpo
₹3,800 starting · sedan · one-way
Sedan taxi
Bagdogra Airport → Darjeeling
≈ 70 km · 3 hrs · via Kurseong or Rohini Road
₹3,000 starting · sedan · one-way
Sedan taxi
Bagdogra Airport → Kalimpong
≈ 75 km · 3 hrs · via Sevoke & Teesta
₹3,200 starting · sedan · one-way
Sedan taxi
Bagdogra Airport → Kurseong
≈ 45 km · 2 hrs · land of white orchids
₹2,400 starting · sedan · one-way
Taxi
Bagdogra Airport → Pelling
≈ 135 km · 5 hrs · West Sikkim
₹4,800 starting · sedan · one-way
Sedan taxi
NJP Station → Gangtok
≈ 120 km · 4 hrs · railway pickup
₹3,700 starting · sedan · one-way
Sedan taxi
Darjeeling → Gangtok
≈ 100 km · 4 hrs · two hills, one drive
₹3,900 starting · sedan · one-way
SUV taxi
Gangtok → North Sikkim
Lachung / Lachen · permit required · SUV only
On request package basis · Innova / Xylo / Bolero
Taxi
Custom route → Anywhere
Zuluk, Ravangla, Namchi, Lava, Sillery Gaon…
Ask us share your plan on WhatsApp for a quote
The Eastern Himalaya, our way

Nine reasons the hills call you back

Every Arav itinerary is stitched from these threads — tell us which ones move you, and we build the trip around them.

Kanchenjunga — the guardian peak

The world's third-highest summit watches over every road we drive — Tiger Hill, Pelling Skywalk, Ravangla and beyond.

Sikkim & Darjeeling

Two hills, one seamless journey — our home turf.

Buddhist Heritage

Prayer wheels, mani stones and mantras in the wind.

Monasteries

Rumtek, Pemayangtse, Ghum & Enchey at dawn.

Snowfall

Yumthang, Zero Point & Nathang — December to April.

North Sikkim

Lachung, Lachen & the Valley of Flowers.

Offbeat Escapes

Sillery Gaon, Okhrey, Dzongu — far from the crowd.

Old Silk Route

Zuluk's 32 hairpin bends to Thambi sunrise.

Toy Train

The UNESCO Himalayan Railway past Batasia Loop.

Our vehicles

Mountain-ready fleet for every group size

Every vehicle runs with an experienced hill driver who knows these passes in fog, rain and snow. Rates are indicative per-day sightseeing rates; point-to-point trips are quoted separately.

WagonR / Alto

4 SEATS
  • Couples & solo travellers
  • Local sightseeing days
  • Easy on narrow hill lanes
₹2,500–3,000 per day · local sightseeing

Dzire / Sedan

4 SEATS
  • Airport & station transfers
  • Boot space for 3–4 bags
  • Small families
₹3,000–3,500 per day · local sightseeing

Innova / Crysta

6–7 SEATS
  • Families & long journeys
  • Preferred for North Sikkim
  • Most comfortable on rough roads
₹5,000–6,500 per day · route dependent

Tempo Traveller

12–17 SEATS
  • Big families & groups
  • Office & student trips
  • Luggage carrier available
On request share group size for a quote

Also available: Ertiga, Xylo, Bolero (North Sikkim) and premium SUVs. All rates exclude entry fees and permits unless part of a package.

Tour packages

Handpicked Himalayan itineraries

Cab, hotel and sightseeing bundled by locals. Every package is customisable; prices vary by season, hotel category and group size.

Best seller

Gangtok & Darjeeling Classic

4 NIGHTS · 5 DAYS

MG Marg, Tsomgo Lake*, Rumtek Monastery, Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga, Batasia Loop & tea gardens.

From ₹9,500 per person · twin sharing · cab + hotel + sightseeing
Snow & valleys

North Sikkim — Lachung & Yumthang

2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS EX-GANGTOK

Valley of Flowers, Zero Point*, waterfalls on every bend and snow for much of the year. Permits arranged by us.

From ₹6,500 per person · shared SUV · permits included
Offbeat

Old Silk Route — Zuluk & Nathang

3 NIGHTS · 4 DAYS

The famous 32 hairpin bends, Thambi View Point sunrise, homestay warmth on the trade road to old Tibet.

From ₹8,000 per person · homestay · permits included
Heritage

Darjeeling Toy Train & Tea Trails

2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS

UNESCO Himalayan Railway joyride, Ghum Monastery, Happy Valley tea estate walk and mall-road evenings.

From ₹5,500 per person · twin sharing
Monastery circuit

Pelling & West Sikkim

2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS

Pemayangtse Monastery, Skywalk, Khecheopalri wish-lake and Kanchenjunga Falls — the quiet, sacred side of Sikkim.

From ₹6,000 per person · twin sharing
Build your own

Custom & Offbeat Trips

ANY DURATION

Ravangla, Namchi, Lava–Lolegaon, Sillery Gaon, Okhrey, Dzongu… tell us your dates and dream, we plan the rest.

Quote on WhatsApp fully customised itinerary

*Tsomgo Lake, Nathula and Zero Point require army/administration permits and remain subject to weather and government approval. Prices are indicative starting rates, confirmed in writing before booking.

Bagdogra Airport taxi service

Land at Bagdogra, leave the rest to us

Bagdogra (IXB) is the gateway to the hills — Gangtok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Pelling all begin here. Your pickup, step by step:

1

Book before you fly

Send your flight number, date and destination on WhatsApp. We confirm the vehicle, fare and driver details in writing — no surprises.

2

Driver waits at arrivals

We track your flight. Your driver waits at the arrival gate with a name placard — even if the flight is delayed.

3

Straight to the hills

Tea break at Sevoke or Rohini, the Teesta river alongside, and you're in Gangtok or Darjeeling before evening. Pay after the trip.

Traveller reviews

What our guests say

★★★★★

Booked Bagdogra to Gangtok and full North Sikkim after that. Driver Pemba ji knew every viewpoint and momo stop. Fare was exactly what was quoted on WhatsApp — nothing extra.

RS
Rohit SharmaDelhi · Gangtok & North Sikkim, Dec 2025
★★★★★

We went with two kids and my parents. The Innova was spotless and the driver drove very carefully on the Lachung road. Yumthang snowfall was the highlight of our year!

PB
Priya BanerjeeKolkata · Family trip, Jan 2026
★★★★★

Silk Route package was superbly planned — Zuluk homestay, sunrise at Thambi, permits all done before we reached. Truly offbeat, zero crowd. Will book again for Dzongu.

AK
Arjun & KavyaBengaluru · Silk Route, Nov 2025
★★★★★

Flight was delayed by three hours, still the driver was waiting at Bagdogra with a placard. Toy train tickets and Tiger Hill plan were arranged the same evening. Very responsive on WhatsApp.

MJ
Meera JoshiPune · Darjeeling, Mar 2026
Travelers' moments

Postcards from our guests' journeys

Guests enjoying first snowfall at Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim
First snow, Yumthang — Banerjee family
Guests at the 32 hairpin bends of Zuluk on the old Silk Route
32 bends of Zuluk — Arjun & Kavya
Guests riding the Darjeeling toy train past Batasia Loop
Toy train, Batasia — Meera & friends
Guests at evening prayers, Rumtek Monastery
Evening prayers, Rumtek — Sharma group

Every trip adds a new postcard. Share yours with us on WhatsApp after your journey!

About us

Arav Sikkim Travels

Arav Sikkim Travels is a Siliguri-based taxi and tour company serving Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, North Sikkim and the old Silk Route. We are associated with sikkimcabs.com — a trusted name in hill-taxi services operating from Siliguri.

From a single Bagdogra airport pickup to a complete multi-day Himalayan itinerary, our team of local drivers and trip planners handles vehicles, hotels, permits and routes — so your only job is to enjoy the mountains.

Office & contact

Office
Siliguri, West Bengal, India — gateway to Sikkim & Darjeeling
Office timings
Every day · 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST
WhatsApp support: 24×7, even on trip
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Send your travel date, pickup point and destination on WhatsApp, or call us. We confirm the vehicle, driver details and fare in writing before your trip. No advance is required for most airport transfers — you pay after the ride.

Yes. Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass and the Silk Route require permits. We arrange them — you only share a government photo ID and passport-size photos. Permits remain subject to government and weather approval.

Higher regions like Yumthang, Zero Point, Nathula and Nathang Valley usually see snow from late December to April, and Zero Point often has snow for most of the year. Snowfall on a specific date can never be guaranteed — we always suggest the best current spots when you book.

Fares on this page are indicative starting rates. The exact fare depends on your vehicle, season and route conditions, and is confirmed in writing before booking. There are no hidden charges after confirmation.

For a first visit we usually suggest 5–6 days: 2 nights in Gangtok (with a Tsomgo Lake day trip), 2 nights in Darjeeling (Tiger Hill sunrise and the toy train), and if you have extra days, 2 nights in Lachung for Yumthang Valley. Message us your dates and we'll tailor it.