How can I go to Darjeeling from Gangtok?
The best way to travel between Darjeeling and Gangtok is by private taxi which takes 1.5 to 2 hours. The journey is full of beautiful landscapes. Most of the roads are in good condition and one can stop midway to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Is there any bus from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
There is no bus now from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Shared taxis are usually available till 3pm. Private taxis on the stand are available till 6pm, however if you book one in advance, they can come any time to pick you up.
Are private cars allowed in Darjeeling?
Hello, yes you can take your own vehicle and there is no permit required for the places you mentioned if all in your group are Indian nationals.
How to get from Darjeeling to Gangtok?
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Gangtok is to taxi which costs ₹3,900 – ₹4,700 and takes 1h 32m. How far is it from Darjeeling to Gangtok? The distance between Darjeeling and Gangtok is 47 km. The road distance is 99.3 km. How do I travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok without a car?
How to travel from Sikkim to Darjeeling?
A better plan would have been to start with Sikkim and end with Darjeeling. That way you could have taken a car from Gangtok/Sikkim travel agent. Darjeeling or other places do not have such vehicle restrictions. Another alternative is to take point to point taxis (which are all private cars).
How long does it take to ride from Gantok to Darjeeling?
Gantok to Pelling is 117kms and will take about 5 hours. Day3, Day4 are okay. Pelling to Darjeeling will take about 4.5 hours. You may not be able to ride the Ropeway in Darjeeling because of time constraints, unless you start early.
How can I travel Gangtok/Sikkim?
Foreigners (except nationals of Bhutan) need permit to enter Sikkim. You can get it from the Sikkim Tourism Center in Darjeeling. Passport & photographs are required. 4pm is a late start for Gangtok. Try to start by 1pm. It takes over 4 hours. Night driving at the hills is not a good idea. However it’s doable.