Bagdogra Airport to Lachung is two legs: your chosen car on NH10 to Gangtok (125 km), then a Sikkim-registered SUV through Mangan and Chungthang to Lachung (118 km), because only Sikkim SUVs are allowed into North Sikkim. The through fare is ₹10,500 with a sedan on the first leg and ₹14,000 with an Innova, one way, including the permit paperwork. Most travellers break the 243 km at Gangtok for a night.
Bagdogra Airport to Lachung fare by car
| Vehicle | Seats | Fare (one way) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| SedanSwift Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar | 4 | ₹10,500 | Book Sedan |
| SUVMaruti Ertiga, Kia Carens or similar | 6 | ₹11,500 | Book SUV |
| Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹14,000 | Book Innova Crysta |
| Tempo TravellerForce Tempo Traveller (12 seat) | 12 | ₹22,500 | Book Tempo Traveller |
Fares updated . Includes fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowance and GST. Night pickup (22:00–06:00) adds ₹300.
Route and stops
Your driver takes NH10 to Gangtok in your chosen car, then the North Sikkim Highway through Mangan and Chungthang in a Sikkim-registered SUV. Short stops are included for tea, photos and rest.
- Coronation Bridge
- Rangpo check post
- Gangtok (car change, permit collection)
- Seven Sisters waterfall
- Mangan
Local tips for this trip
- Flights landing after 10 am cannot reach Lachung the same day: the permit is issued in Gangtok and the North Sikkim road is closed to tourist traffic after dark. Plan a night in Gangtok.
- Send photo ID and two photos per person on WhatsApp two days before you fly so the permit is ready when you reach Gangtok.
- The Tempo Traveller fare covers the airport leg plus two Sikkim SUVs for the North Sikkim leg, as a 12-seater cannot go beyond Gangtok.
About North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang)
North Sikkim covers Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Lachen and Gurudongmar Lake, 5 to 6 hours north of Gangtok. Every trip needs a protected-area permit and a Sikkim-registered vehicle, and most visitors book a 2-night package from Gangtok. Read our North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang) travel guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the taxi fare from Bagdogra Airport to Lachung?
₹10,500 in a sedan, ₹11,500 in an SUV, ₹14,000 in an Innova Crysta and ₹22,500 in a 12-seat Tempo Traveller, one way, including tolls, parking, driver allowance and GST.
How long does Bagdogra Airport to Lachung take by car?
The 243 km drive takes 10 to 11 hours (night in Gangtok) via NH10 to Gangtok in your chosen car, then the North Sikkim Highway through Mangan and Chungthang in a Sikkim-registered SUV.
Why does the car change at Gangtok?
Sikkim allows only Sikkim-registered SUVs with local drivers into North Sikkim. Your airport taxi drops you at your Gangtok hotel or the North Sikkim taxi stand, and the SUV we arrange takes over with your permit.
Is it cheaper to book the North Sikkim package instead?
Usually yes. The permit and the SUV are issued for a round trip, so a one-way transfer still pays for the SUV’s return. Our Lachung and Yumthang package bundles the airport pickup, the SUV for the circuit, hotels and the permit.
What happens if I cancel?
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund of your advance, or get 50% back inside 24 hours. Refunds take up to 5 working days.
