Airport pickup, mountain-ready. Permit support included Land at Bagdogra and head straight into the hills of Sikkim - no airport touts, no permit confusion, just a driver waiting with your name on a board and a clear road ahead.
Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Sikkim, and the drive to Gangtok follows the Teesta River for most of the way - through Sevoke, Teesta Bazaar, and Rangpo - before the final climb into the capital at around 1,650 metres.
Because Sikkim is a protected border state, this route comes with one extra layer that a regular hill drive doesn't: permits. Our drivers are used to the Rangpo checkpost process and help things move smoothly, so your flight-to-hotel transition stays as simple as possible.
Enjoy the destinations with our exclusive car rental services. Here is a glimpse of car rental types along with their services.
| Vehicle | Type | Capacity | One-Way Fare | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios | Sedan | 4 passengers | Light travellers | |
| Hyundai Creta Popular | SUV | 5 passengers | Families, comfort seekers | |
| Mahindra Bolero | SUV | 6–7 passengers | Groups with luggage | |
| Toyota Innova | MPV | 7 passengers | Larger groups | |
| Innova Crysta | Premium MPV | 7 passengers | Business, premium travel |
Note: Permit charges for foreign nationals (if applicable) are separate and collected at actuals. Fares may rise slightly during the Nathula-open season (Oct–Dec) due to demand.
Flying into a border state adds a few extra steps -here's how we take care of them. Enjoy our cab services for a better experience.
We follow your actual flight, not the time on the booking form. If you land early or late, your driver's schedule shifts with you.
No searching the parking lot -your driver stands right at the arrivals exit holding a name placard.
We send a simple checklist for the Inner Line Permit (Indian nationals) or Restricted Area Permit (foreign nationals) before you even land, so there's no last-minute scramble.
Rangpo can mean a short wait even with valid documents. Our drivers know the process and keep things moving as fast as possible.
Your vehicle goes from the airport straight to Gangtok -no other passengers, no unplanned stops.
What's quoted when you book is what you pay at drop-off -no airport markup, no "border surcharge" sprung on you later.
From Teesta to the hills of Gangtok.
pick up point immediately upon disembarking from airport arrivals. This is the primary air entry point for visitors going to Sikkim, together with Darjeeling and Bhutan.
0 km · Elevation: ~125 mCrossing of Teesta River marks the beginning of entering hill area.
~25 km from BagdograA riverside stretch where the road runs close to the water, popular with rafting groups along the way.
~50 km from BagdograState Entry: The formal checkpost into Sikkim, where permits are verified. A brief stop here is normal, even with everything in order.
~70 km from Bagdogra · Elevation: 300 mA steady climb through Singtam leads into Gangtok, with drop-off right at your hotel or homestay.
~120 km from Bagdogra · Elevation: 1,650 mThe walking street of Gangtok which has a number of cafes and shops on its sides.
The ice lake situated about 40 kilometers away from Gangtok, which is always snow covered in winter.
The old pass of India-China border which needs another permit.
The famous monastery of Tibetan Buddhism which is situated outside Gangtok.
The waterfall park which is made for the purpose of half day trip.
The temple located on top of the hill, with an excellent view of Kanchenjunga range.
A: Around 120 km, with the drive taking 4 to 4.5 hours, including the stop at Rangpo for permit checks.
A: Yes. Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit, and foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit. We send guidance on this ahead of your trip.
A: We track your flight directly, and your driver's pickup time adjusts automatically - no extra charge for reasonable delays.
A: Some wait time at Rangpo is normal even with valid permits, but our drivers are experienced with the process and keep it efficient.
A: Yes, just share your departure flight time, and we will plan the pickup with a comfortable buffer for the drive down.
Fill the form and we'll confirm your cab within 30 minutes with driver details and exact fare after confirmation.
Call, WhatsApp, or fill the form — whatever's easiest. Share your train number and arrival time and we'll handle the rest.