Driving from Leh to Kolkata? It's roughly a 2078.3 km run, about 37 hours 47 minutes behind the wheel depending on stops and the time you leave. The route mostly follows NH3 (towards the hills), and fares with Sairgah start at ₹39,438 for a sedan — Innova and Tempo Traveller options are there if you're travelling with family or a larger group.
Book a cab from Leh to Kolkata and you'll spend about 37 hours on the road (2078 km via NH3 (towards the hills)). Many stretches pass through tea and paddy country, with clean highway stops every couple of hours. Fares are fixed upfront with no hidden charges at drop, and every driver is KYC-verified with GPS on the car. Choose between a 4-seater Sedan, a 6-7 seater SUV, or a 12-17 seater Tempo for groups.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹39,438. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Choglamsar if that's closer to you.
The drive: roads, tolls and where to stop
Handy halt points on the way: Manali, Keylong, Leh. 16 toll plazas (around Rs. 1770 total). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Monsoon (July to September) can bring landslides on the hill section; Sairgah drivers monitor road status and carry buffer time. Winter (December to February) may require chains or 4WD on high passes.
Pricing — no surprises at drop
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 2078.3 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
One-way drop or round trip?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Kolkata for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Leh–Kolkata route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
