How to arrive in Sikkim?

(MG Road - Gangtok)

To reach Gangtok, one has to get down in NJP (New Jalpaiguri) railway station. From there, there are lots of jeeps, sumo's are available which will take you to Gangtok. From NJP it takes three and half hours to reach Gangtok. There are no public buses available to reach gangtok, the only way is to take a jeep. The cost per person to reach gangtok from NJP is Rs 150. The sumo's or jeeps will only accomodate 10 persons(including driver). No jeeps will take more than 10 person as its against law there. If you are planning to book a whole jeep for yourself than you will be charged 1350 Rs. Otherwise its rupees 150 per head with sharing basis. One can also reach Gangtok via Helicopter service. The nearest airport is Bagdora(3 kms from NJP and Siliguri) from there one can take Helicopter services to reach gangtok but its costs 4000 rupees per head.




Above picture was taken in NJP station, we reached gangtok in chevrolet tavera paying 135 per head.

The road to gangtok is full of scenaries and takes you to a high altitude. While ascending to the hillstation one can view the beautiful teesta river throughout the hills and valleys.
(Teest river)