Fixed fares, paid upfront
Every route and vehicle has one published fare. You pay it in the app when you book, and that is the whole fare: no surge, no new quote halfway up.
Prepaid taxi · West Bengal & Sikkim
Prepaid taxis from Siliguri & Bagdogra to Darjeeling and Sikkim.
Fixed fares from NJP Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport and Siliguri to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Mirik, Kurseong and the hill stops in between. Pay when you book, and there's nothing to bargain over at the taxi stand.
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PrepaidPickup in the plains
NJP Railway Station, Siliguri
Drop in the hills
Darjeeling
Travel date
Sat, 16 May
Sedan
4 seats
₹2,600
SUV
6 seats
₹3,300
About 3 hours
Fare locked
Tolls included
Pay & book
Driver assigned
Pemba Tamang · WB 73B 2184
- drivers registered
- 5
- travellers registered
- 3
- rides booked
- 4
- surge multiplier, ever
- 0×
Booked before your train reaches NJP.
Three steps in the app between you and a confirmed, prepaid taxi to the hills.
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Choose pickup and drop
Pick NJP, Bagdogra Airport or Siliguri, then your stop in the hills. The fixed fare for every vehicle appears instantly.
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Pay upfront
Pay in the app to confirm. The fare is settled at booking: no cash bargaining at the stand, no new quote at Kurseong.
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Meet your driver
A verified driver and vehicle are assigned to your booking, with name, plate and phone number in the app before pickup.
Prepaid, so the price is settled before you set off.
Stepping off at NJP or Bagdogra usually means bargaining at the taxi stand with your bags in hand. BabuTaxi settles the fare, the car and the driver before you arrive.
Pickup where you arrive
NJP Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport or your address in Siliguri. Add your hotel, home or the station exit when you book and the driver comes to you.
Verified drivers and vehicles
Driving licence, RC, permit, insurance, fitness and PUC are checked before a vehicle is approved. You see the driver's name, plate and phone before pickup.
Prepaid taxi fares from the plains to the hills.
One-way fixed fares from NJP, Bagdogra Airport and Siliguri to Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong. Pay in the app when you book.
Taxi to Darjeeling
About 3 hrs from Siliguri
From ₹2,100
Taxi to Gangtok, Sikkim
About 4.5 hrs from Siliguri
From ₹2,800
Taxi to Kalimpong
About 2.5 hrs from Siliguri
From ₹2,400
Taxi to Mirik
About 2 hrs from Siliguri
From ₹1,800
Every route and vehicle fare is in the app.
Pick your pickup and hill stop in the BabuTaxi app to see the fixed fare for every vehicle, from a hatchback to a group van, and for round trips. Book and pay in under a minute.
Darjeeling, Sikkim and the stops in between.
Not every trip ends at Chowrasta. Get dropped at the tea-garden town, lake or hill station you're actually heading to.
Pickup in the plains
- NJP Railway Station
- Bagdogra Airport
- Siliguri
Drop in the hills
Darjeeling hills West Bengal
- Darjeeling
- Ghoom
- Kurseong
- Mirik
- Mungpoo
- Panitanki
- Sonada
- Takdah
Kalimpong hills West Bengal
- Kalimpong
- Lava
Sikkim
- Gangtok
Verified driver and vehicle
Pick the vehicle that fits your group.
Every vehicle belongs to one verified driver. Choose by seats and luggage, from a hatchback for two to a Tempo Traveller for the whole family.
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Hatchback · 4 seats from ₹1,500
Alto, WagonR, Santro — budget rides
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Sedan · 4 seats from ₹1,700
Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable rides
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SUV · 6 seats from ₹2,200
Bolero, Scorpio, Sumo — hill-ready
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Premium SUV · 6 seats from ₹3,100
Innova, Innova Crysta, XUV700
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Tempo Traveller · 12 seats from ₹4,900
Group travel, 12-seater
One price, paid when you book.
Prepaid means the fare is settled before the trip starts. Nobody renegotiates at the stand or halfway up the hill.
Example fare
NJP Railway Station to Darjeeling, Sedan
- Fixed route fare
- ₹2,600
- Fuel
- Included
- Highway tolls
- Included
- Surge or peak multiplier
- None, ever
You pay at booking
₹2,600
Questions before you book.
Fares, pickups and where we go, for prepaid taxis from the plains of North Bengal to Darjeeling and Sikkim.
How does a prepaid taxi with BabuTaxi work?
Choose your pickup in the plains (NJP Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport or Siliguri), your stop in the hills and a vehicle, then pay the fixed fare in the BabuTaxi app to confirm. A verified driver is assigned before your trip, and their name, vehicle number and phone number appear in the app.
How much is a taxi from Siliguri to Darjeeling?
A prepaid one-way taxi from Siliguri to Darjeeling starts at ₹2,100 for a Hatchback. The BabuTaxi app shows the fixed fare for every vehicle; it is locked when you book, with no surge and nothing to bargain over.
How much is a taxi from NJP Railway Station to Darjeeling?
A prepaid one-way taxi from NJP Railway Station to Darjeeling starts at ₹2,300 for a Hatchback. The BabuTaxi app shows the fixed fare for every vehicle; it is locked when you book, with no surge and nothing to bargain over.
How much is a taxi from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling?
A prepaid one-way taxi from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling starts at ₹2,200 for a Hatchback. The BabuTaxi app shows the fixed fare for every vehicle; it is locked when you book, with no surge and nothing to bargain over.
How much is a taxi from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok, Sikkim?
A prepaid one-way taxi from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok starts at ₹2,800 for a Hatchback. The BabuTaxi app shows the fixed fare for every vehicle; it is locked when you book, with no surge and nothing to bargain over.
Where do you pick up and drop off?
Pickups are from NJP Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport and Siliguri. Add your exact pickup address when you book (your hotel, home or the station), and a drop address in the hills if you are heading somewhere specific, such as a hotel or homestay.
Which hill stations and towns in Darjeeling and Sikkim do you go to?
BabuTaxi drives from the plains to Darjeeling, Ghoom, Kurseong, Mirik, Mungpoo, Panitanki, Sonada, Takdah, Kalimpong, Lava and Gangtok, across the hills of West Bengal and Sikkim.
Which vehicles can I book?
Hatchback (4 seats), Sedan (4 seats), SUV (6 seats), Premium SUV (6 seats) and Tempo Traveller (12 seats). Each has its own fixed fare, shown before you pay.
Can I book a round trip to the hills?
Yes. Choose a round trip and your return date when booking. You pay both legs plus a night-halt charge for each night the vehicle stays with you (₹500 to ₹1,200 a night, depending on the vehicle). A same-day return has no night-halt charge.
Where do I download the BabuTaxi app?
The BabuTaxi app for Android is free on Google Play: search "BabuTaxi" or use the Google Play button on this page. The iPhone app is coming soon.
Your taxi to the hills,
booked and paid before you land.
Book a prepaid taxi from Siliguri, Bagdogra or NJP in under a minute on the BabuTaxi app.
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Coming soon to the
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