Chennai to Gangtok
 Chennai to Gangtok Road Distance
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2,316 km |
 Chennai to Gangtok Aerial Distance
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1,810 km |
 Chennai to Gangtok Travel Time
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1 day 17 hours |
How to reach Gangtok from Chennai
Situated in the north east part of India, Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. Gangtok is a major Buddhist town and has been serving as a pilgrimage site since 1840. The town is also a popular base for adventure enthusiasts like trekkers and hikers. The closest airport to the city of Gangtok is Pakyong airport. The plane journey between the two cities is the most popular and comfortable, while the road trip is along the eastern coast of the country passing through major states.
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Knowing The Details
| 1. Chennai to Gangtok by Flight |
| 2. Chennai to Gangtok by road |
| 3. Chennai to Gangtok by Train and Bus |
| 4. Popular Routes to Gangtok |
| 5. Popular Routes from Chennai |
| 6. Places to Visit in Gangtok |
| 7. Hotels in Gangtok |
1. Chennai to Gangtok by Flight
A flight to Pakyong takes about 3 hours from the southern city of Chennai. A drive up north of about one and a half hours brings us to Gangtok.
Starting Price: INR 4500
Departure Airport: Chennai International Airport
Arrival Airport: Pakyong Airport
Travel Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
2. Chennai to Gangtok by road
The drive from Chennai to Gangtok is heavenly, however the entire trip takes over two days. This can be very exhausting and tiring and therefore it is not the most preferred way to travel.
Approximate Travel Time: 50 Hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 20000
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Route 1 : Via NH16
Distance: 2314 Kms
Time: 50 Hours
Sights on the way: Fort St. George, India, Guindy National Park, Shivalayam Temple, Abm Church, Cuttack Chandi Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barabati Fort, Khirachora Gopinatha Temple, Emami Jagannath Temple, Khargeswar Temple, Salugara Monastery, ISKCON Siliguri, Hanuman Tok, Enchey Monastery.
Eating options: Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant, The Cocktail, Golden Spoon, Cuttack, Barabati Restaurant, Barjorji's Bhojan, Punjabi Kadhai.
Route 2 : Via NH 16 and NH 30
Distance: 2356 Kms
Time: 51 Hours
Sights on the way: Fort St. George, India, Guindy National Park, Shivalayam Temple, Abm Church, Undavalli Caves, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Bhairabi Temple, Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Samaleswari Temple, Deer Park, Ranchi Lake, Tagore Hill, Salugara Monastery, ISKCON Siliguri, Hanuman Tok, Enchey Monastery.
Eating options: Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant, Punjabi Kadhai, Minerva, Hotel Panchavati, Churuwala.
3. Chennai to Gangtok by Train and Bus
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This is the cheapest option to travel to Gangtok from Chennai and the train journey is also much quicker than the bus route. However the frequency of trains on the route is relatively low, so we suggest you plan your trip well in advance if you want to use this mode of transport between the two places.
Part 1: Chennai to Siliguri Junction by train :
Travel time: 39 Hours 20 Minutes
Distance : 2236 Kms
Frequency: Once a week
Ticket cost: INR 900
Part 2: Siliguri to Gangtok by Bus
Route Operator: West Bengal Transport Corporation
Starting Point: Siliguri
Terminating Point: Gangtok
Travel time: 4 Hours 30 minutes
Distance : 127 Kms
Frequency: Five times a day
Ticket cost: INR 600
Popular Routes to Gangtok
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Gangtok | 1 day 3 hours | 1,598 km |
| Kolkata to Gangtok | 15 hours 16 mins | 671 km |
| Pune to Gangtok | 1 day 18 hours | 2,482 km |
| Hyderabad to Gangtok | 1 day 14 hours | 2,135 km |
| Chennai to Gangtok | 1 day 17 hours | 2,316 km |
| Bangalore to Gangtok | 1 day 21 hours | 2,524 km |
Popular Routes from Chennai
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Pondicherry | 3 hours 13 mins | 170 km |
| Chennai to Bangalore | 5 hours 45 mins | 346 km |
| Chennai to Tirupati | 3 hours 13 mins | 135 km |
| Chennai to Coorg | 10 hours 8 mins | 576 km |
| Chennai to Kodaikanal | 8 hours 36 mins | 526 km |
| Chennai to Munnar | 10 hours 4 mins | 584 km |
