Darjeeling to Kalimpong Car Rental Service
Looking for a Darjeeling to Kalimpong Car? Himalayan Wheels offers a one-way or sightseeing cab from Darjeeling to Kalimpong at an affordable fare. Situated at an elevation of 1250 meters above sea level, Kalimpong is a tourist-friendly town and also one of the finest sightseeing hubs near Darjeeling. Replete with rich flora and fauna, the soothing weather and the stunning view of the landscape, fascinate travellers to visit this hamlet and explore the sightseeing places situated in it.
Kalimpong, the perfect mix of ancient tradition with modern life, can be visited by renting a car from Darjeeling. To have a safe trip to this alluring hamlet, Hire a Car from a reliable car rental agency that offers pocket-friendly Taxi Fares from Darjeeling to Kalimpong.
A taxi ride from Darjeeling to Kalimpong costs Rs. 2,860 to Rs. 5000 for a single trip. The distance is around 49 kilometres, and the journey usually takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. (Note- The price mentioned here is subject to change. For up-to-date prices, contact Himalayan Wheels.)
The approximate distance from Darjeeling to Kalimpong by road is 51 km which can be covered within 2 hours via Rishi Rd. The other route is via Melli-Nayabazaar Rd where one has to cover 69 km of road distance.
There are several ways to travel from Darjeeling to Kalimpong. They are as follows:
By Air: There is no airport in Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The nearest one is Bagdogra Airport. Hence, travelling by air is not possible at all. However, Cars are available to hire from Darjeeling to have a comfortable journey to Kalimpong.
By Train: Even though the railway network of India is one of the largest in the world, there is no railway infrastructure from Darjeeling to the Kalimpong route. In this state, renting a cab from a trusted agency would be a great option.
By Road: Road is the most convenient way to reach Kalimpong. Bus service is available from Darjeeling to Kalimpong and you have to follow the schedule to travel by bus and have to share it with others. On the other hand, a rented cab will be all yours to provide you with a comfortable and smooth journey.
Kalimpong has numerous worth visiting sites and architectures to explore. Deolo Hill is one such worth-visiting site. Having an altitude of 2000 meters, it offers an intense panoramic view of the city and the snow-peaked Mount Kanchenjunga.
Morgan House, often tagged as being haunted, is a great site to visit which exhibits the finest example of colonial architecture. It was first owned by Mr and Mrs Morgan but recently it was acquired by the Government of West Bengal to transform it into a tourist lodge.
Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Gompa is a Buddhist religious site constructed in the year of 1976. The jaw-dropping view of the Building along with the lifestyle of the monks fascinates visitors every time they visit this monastery.
Kalimpong’s Cactus Nursery is the must-visit sightseeing site in the town. Those who love flowers will certainly love this entire nursery where they will get to see various types of cactus and 400 types of orchids.
Not only a one-way cab, but one can also Hire a Taxi from Darjeeling to Kalimpong to explore all the sightseeing attractions in Kalimpong. By hiring different kinds of cars like hatchbacks (Wagon R, Indica, Alto), Sedan (Swift, Dzire, Indigo), Standard (Sumo, Bolero, Max), and Luxury (Innova, Xylo), etc, one can visit Cactus Nursery, Delo Hill, Morgan House, Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Gompa and many other notable sightseeing attractions in Kalimpong.