Gangtok to Guwahati
 Gangtok to Guwahati Road Distance
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541 km |
 Gangtok to Guwahati Aerial Distance
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338 km |
 Gangtok to Guwahati Travel Time
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11 hours 10 mins |
How to reach Guwahati from Gangtok
Adjacent to the Brahmputra River, is a vast city, Guwahati in the major tea growing state of India, Assam. Gangtok is situated approximately 500 kms to the east of Guwahati in the sate of Sikkim. Not many options are available operate between the two cities, hence most people prefer to travel by car as the drive is long and can get exhausting.
Knowing The Details
| 1. Gangtok to Guwahati by Road |
| 2. Gangtok to Guwahati by Bus and Train |
| 3. Popular Routes to Guwahati |
| 4. Popular Routes from Gangtok |
| 5. Places to Visit in Guwahati |
| 6. Hotels in Guwahati |
1. Gangtok to Guwahati by Road
The drive between the cities is quite long, taking about 12 hours. This can get quite hectic for a lot of people. We suggest you take an overnight stop midway and start again the next morning. The roads have several eating points.
Approximate Travel Time: 11 hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 5000
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Approximate Travel Time: 11 hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 5000
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Route 1: Via NH 27
- Distance: 520 Kms
- Time: 11 hours 30 minutes
- Sights on the way: Hanuman Tok (Gangtok), Tashi View Point ( Gangtok), Enchey Monastery (Gangtok), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Phodong Monastery (Kalimpong), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon, Bagheswari Hill (Bongaigaon), Manas National Park, Barpeta Satra Namghar, Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati), Umananda Temple (Guwahati).
- Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati).
Route 2: Via Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and Royal Manas National Park
- Distance: 600 Kms
- Time: 16 Hours
- Sights on the way: Hanuman Tok (Gangtok), Tashi View Point ( Gangtok), Enchey Monastery (Gangtok), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Phodong Monastery (Kalimpong), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon, Bagheswari Hill (Bongaigaon), Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park , Royal Manas National Park, Barpeta Satra Namghar, Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati), Umananda Temple (Guwahati).
- Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati).
2. Gangtok to Guwahati by Bus and Train
A bus and train option is also available to travel between these two cities, and is also much cheaper than a taxi. However an interchange is required and this combination also takes more time than road. The train also runs only twice a week on this route, so we suggest you book your tickets well in advance and plan your trip well.
Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.
Part 1: Gangtok to Siliguri by Bus
- Route Operator: Redbus
- Starting Point: Gangtok
- Terminating Point: Siliguri
- Travel time: 4 Hours 30 minutes
- Distance: 130 Kms Kms
- Frequency: Every 4 hours
- Ticket cost: INR 700
Part 2: Siliguri to Guwahati by Train
- Travel time: 8 Hours 30 minutes
- Distance: 440 Kms
- Frequency: Twice a week
- Ticket cost: INR 250
Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.
Popular Routes to Guwahati
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Guwahati | 1 day 8 hours | 1,913 km |
| Kolkata to Guwahati | 20 hours 18 mins | 986 km |
| Bangalore to Guwahati | 2 days 2 hours | 2,839 km |
| Mumbai to Guwahati | 1 day 22 hours | 2,775 km |
| Hyderabad to Guwahati | 1 day 19 hours | 2,450 km |
| Jaipur to Guwahati | 1 day 9 hours | 1,935 km |
Popular Routes from Gangtok
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok to Darjeeling | 3 hr 50 min | 97.4 km |
| Gangtok to Guwahati | 11 hours 10 mins | 541 km |
| Gangtok to Kolkata | 15 hours 35 mins | 671 km |
| Gangtok to Shillong | 13 hours 16 mins | 633 km |
| Gangtok to Siliguri | 3 hours 41 mins | 116 km |
| Gangtok to Bangalore | 1 day 21 hours | 2,525 km |
