Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) to Gangtok
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Ways to make the journey
4–5 h
Shared jeeps leave from NJP in daytime and from the Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) terminus on Hill Cart Road, three minutes from the Tenzing Norgay terminus. They leave when full, mostly before 2 p.m. There are no shared jeeps from Bagdogra Airport. App-booked shared cabs also run on this route.
4–5 h
Book at the prepaid counters at Bagdogra or NJP, or with jeep-stand drivers. The route crosses into Sikkim at Rangpo, where foreign nationals need the Sikkim permit. If NH10 is closed, drivers divert via Lava and Rhenock or other roads, adding hours; ask before you set off.
5 h
Sikkim Nationalised Transport runs buses from its Siliguri terminus to Gangtok. They are cheaper and steadier than jeeps but slower, with fewer departures.
35 min
A helicopter service between Bagdogra and Gangtok has run in some seasons, with very few seats and a baggage limit of around 10 kg. It is weather dependent. Check current status before you travel.
Worth a stop
- Sevoke and the Teesta gorge
- Teesta Bazaar
- Rangpo checkpost
- Singtam
Questions people ask
Good to know
Where do shared jeeps for Gangtok leave from in Siliguri
From NJP station in daytime and from the SNT terminus on Hill Cart Road, a short walk from the Tenzing Norgay bus terminus. Jeeps leave when full, mostly before 2 p.m. There are no shared jeeps from Bagdogra Airport itself.
Is NH10 to Gangtok open
NH10 along the Teesta has had repeated landslide closures since the October 2023 Teesta flood, including in September 2026, when stretches were reopened after repairs. Traffic is sometimes diverted via Lava or other routes. Check current status before you travel.
Do I need a permit to go from Siliguri to Gangtok
Indian citizens do not need a permit for Gangtok. Foreign nationals need the Sikkim Restricted Area Permit, available at the Rangpo checkpost with passport, visa and photos, or in advance through Sikkim Tourism. Check current status before you travel.
How much is a taxi from Bagdogra to Gangtok
A reserved small car costs about ₹4,500–5,500 and a larger SUV ₹5,500–6,500, indicative 2026, for four to five hours. Diversions due to NH10 closures can add time and cost. Agree the fare and route before you start.