Chennai to Gangtok

   Chennai to Gangtok Road Distance 2,316 km
   Chennai to Gangtok Aerial Distance 1,810 km
  Chennai to Gangtok Travel Time 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.

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

Gangtok Travel Packages

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1. Chennai to Gangtok by Flight

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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

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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
Darjeeling to Gangtok 3 hr 43 min 96.1 km
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

Popular Routes from Chennai

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
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