Trip cost calculator
What will Sikkim cost
A planning range from the rates we pay in 2026, itemised so you can see where the money goes. It starts and ends at Bagdogra (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and leaves out flights and trains.
What we assume
The rates behind the numbers
All indicative 2026 prices from the Gangtok desk. Real quotes use the exact hotels, dates and cars.
- Budget hotel roomGangtok, Pelling, Lachung
- ₹1,500–3,000
- Homestay with mealsPer person a night
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Premium hotel roomGangtok and Pelling's best
- ₹12,000–30,000
- Small car and driverAlto or WagonR class, per day
- ₹3,000–4,000
- Shared jeep seatSiliguri or NJP to Gangtok
- ₹350–500
- North Sikkim 2N/3D, sharedVehicle, room, meals, permit
- ₹6,500–9,000 pp
- Nathu La permitIndian nationals only
- ≈ ₹200 pp
- Tsomgo permit and feesThrough a registered agent
- ₹200–400 pp
- Sikkim tourist entry feeCollected at check-in; under-5s free
- ₹50 pp
Not included anywhere above: flights or trains to Bagdogra or NJP, travel insurance, tips, room heaters, ropeway and monastery tickets, and anything personal. Check current status before you travel.
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