Are you planning to visit Kalimpong from Jaldapara? Situated at an elevation of 1250 meters and very close to the Bhutan-Tibet-Sikkim border, Kalimpong is one of the major travel destinations of North Bengal. The soothing and charming weather of Kalimpong attracts tourists to visit the town throughout the year. Blessed with rich flora and fauna, Kalimpong is the perfect combination of ancient tradition and modern life one can explore.
Now if you planning a journey from Jaldapara to Kalimpong and seeking a rented car, you have come to the right place as we are going to describe the exact car fare, sightseeing places and the reliable cab rental service agency in Kalimpong.
Jaldapara to Kalimpong taxi fares can be anywhere between 3000 rupees to 5000 rupees depending on the type of vehicle you book ranging from budget, standard or luxury. Please note that the taxi fare mentioned here changes from time to time. So, contact Himalayan Wheels to know the current and discounted price.
Deolo Hill is one of the major attractions in the town. It is the highest point of the town at an elevation of 2000 meters from here you can get a complete panoramic view of the city. A beautiful piece of architecture wrapped with a legend of being haunted, Morgan’s house is an excellent example of colonial architecture made in the British Era. Even though constructed in the year of 1930s by Mr and Mrs Morgan, now it has been turned into a tourist lodge by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation.
Founded by Dalai Lama in 1976 Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Gompa is the perfect example of the religious belief of Buddhists. There are many other Buddhist monasteries located in Kalimpong, thus making it one of the major hubs for Buddhist followers.
Being the major flower-producing centre in India which produces 80% of flowers and then exports to other places, Kalimpong’s Cactus Nursery is quite famous among tourists where you can see different types of cactus along with 400 types of orchids.
Even though Kalimpong is one of the most important towns in the state, Bus service and shared cars are not available from Jaldapara to Kalimpong. Moreover, Jaldapara has no railway station. As a result, you also can not travel to Kalimpong by train from here. Hence, renting a car is the best option one can opt for.
If comfort is your first priority, you should go for hired cars. But again, the problem is that the drivers usually ask for higher car fares from Bagdogra to Kalimpong. And that is why the best option is always to pre-book a car from Himalayan Wheels. The booking process is too simple and you don’t have to bargain at all.
Kalimpong does not have its own railway station. The nearest rail station of Kalimpong is NJP which is at a distance of 73 km. NJP is a popular railway station in North Bengal nicely connected with various other railway stations of entire India. As you can see, you can’t travel from Jaldapara to Kalimpong by train. That is why the most convenient way to reach there is by a pre-booked car rented from Himalayan Wheels.
Kalimpong doesn’t have an airport either and the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport which is at a distance of 80 km. Bagdogra is nicely connected with major airports in India. It has also a connection with some international airports. However, to start the journey from Jaldapara, the only option is a rented car from a reliable service provider.
The approximate distance from Jaldapara to Kalimpong is about 145 km via NH 17 and it usually takes around 4 hours to cover the road distance by a cab. However, via NH 10, it takes around 5 hours to reach the town covering approx 167 km of road distance.
Now, exploring the entire Kalimpong and its sightseeing places is going to be quite fun as we not only provide a one-way cab from Jaldapara to Kalimpong but also an entire Kalimpong Sightseeing Car package at a reasonable fare.
Visit all the sightseeing places this town has to offer without worrying much about comfort and price as our Kalimpong Sightseeing Car Fare is comparatively low from our competitors. Moreover, by offering a wide range of cars in the luxury and budget categories, we always strive to meet your requirements within budget.