Car Rental in North Bengal & North-Eastern states

Here is the taxi fare chart from NJP. The main source is the post by apurba1982. I have just tried to increase readibilty.

Hi Bangla..
it was not a complimentary breakfast. We requested him to take us to any joint for breakfast and he took us to his home, where, in weekdays, they organize breakfast for Army cadets.
And the food was not free, rather we were charged Rs 40 per plate.

Site seeing included Kalibari, Cactus nursery, Golf Course, Drupin Dara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa(We had to come back from mid-way as the roads were being re-constructed), Rabindra Bhavan on the way, Dr Graham's School and Delo.

I posted that..didn't I?
Darjeeling by Indica was 1380, not 1830...

Hi Apurba,

I am really very sorry for both the mistakes. I have made the changes.

Ohh Dear!! don't be so sorry...we are here to exchange information and thoughts and all we are friends..
I will start for Lepchajagat on 21 June, will try to post the latests updates, if any.

Ya....I didn't say that it was complimentary but it was almost a package!!
Well even the hotels providing complimentary breakfast/beverages are inbuilt components in the room charge!!
Anyways the sightseeing deal was good it seems......

Is this your maiden trip to lepchajagat?Then you finally made it...

In many of the cases I see that fares of Sumo is cheaper than Indica!!
Can you justify/explain??

I do not know the exact reason, whether it is due to petrol/diesel or milage. But what I have experienced in my latest trips to these areas, which includes, Gangtok in 2009 and Darjeeling in 2011, jounery by Indica is very much comfortable. One more thing, the drivers pick-up goods on the way and dumps them on roof of Sumo. The passengers of Sumo do not complain as they are not affected. But the driver earns the extra money. This is not always possible in Indica. The luggage of the passengers occupies a lot of space - in boot as well as roof also is there is any.

Not yet "Made" Bangla....can't say before I broad the Darjeeling mail on 21st..Only I can say is Finalized...rest is my Fortune...governed by the All Mighty.

Best of luck......you should make it this time.

Hi Apurba is the rate chart current? Bcoz I've talking to a Driver Mr. Arun. He told these rates were in 2005. Ill be visiting Lava this month. After reaching at NJP in the morning, can I get prepaid Taxi from there? Can you share a phone number to contact there?

The rate chart is the latest one however the rates are not. As mentioned earlier the drivers are taking the maximum charge irrespective of the car type with an excuse to the bad condition of the road. You will surely get Pre-paid taxi for Lava. You can call 9832081743 for Mr Chandan Roy or 9733157850 for Mr Subhash Roy to negotiate. The pre paid booth Number is also with me, I can mail you that if you want.


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Excellent job done !

[QUOTE=apurba1982;1485701]The rate chart is the latest one however the rates are not. As mentioned earlier the drivers are taking the maximum charge irrespective of the car type with an excuse to the bad condition of the road. You will surely get Pre-paid taxi for Lava. You can call 9832081743 for Mr Chandan Roy or 9733157850 for Mr Subhash Roy to negotiate. The pre paid booth Number is also with me, I can mail you that if you want.

Thank you Apurba. I called up Mr. Chandan Roy. He said he would charge Rs 3500/- for Tavera to drop us at LAVA from NJP. Is the price justified? What is the normal rate for prepaid taxi?

I would love to have the prepaid taxi booth number but how do I contact you? Last time I placed a contact form to help you contact me. But the moderator had deleted my post with a reason that direct contact is not allowed in this forum.