Aizawl to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Aizawl, Mizoram to Gangtok, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Aizawl to Gangtok
746 km · ~16h 15m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Aizawl
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 373Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 523Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 673Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GangtokGangtok, Sikkim
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Aizawl to Gangtok
746 km · ~16h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Aizawl
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Aizawl. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Aizawl → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~746 km
~16h 35m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Arrive in Gangtok
Gangtok, Sikkim
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Aizawl to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Manu (about 79 km away) for Aizawl, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 48h 21m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 7h 45m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 25m wait
2 changes · 48h 21m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 6h 55m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 25m wait
2 changes · 48h 21m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 5h 35m wait
Change trains at Siliguri Jn — about 6h 49m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Aizawl to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Aizawl to Gangtok is about 746 km by road, roughly 14.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 746 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹28,632 · Ertiga ₹36,465 · Innova ₹38,032 · Innova Crysta ₹46,865 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹64,664
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹820 · AC Seater ₹1,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · AC Sleeper ₹1,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹480 · Economy ₹780 · Third AC ₹1,070 · Second AC ₹1,520 · First AC ₹2,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Aizawl to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dharmanagar115 km from Aizawl
Tripura
- Tura415 km from Aizawl
Meghalaya
- Dhubri485 km from Aizawl
Assam
- Cooch Behar565 km from Aizawl
West Bengal
- Buxa Tiger Reserve590 km from Aizawl
West Bengal
- Malbazar685 km from Aizawl
West Bengal
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Things to Do in Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls
This waterfall has an entrance fee of ₹30 for two people and parking fee of ₹20. The site is developed with pathways and bridges around streams leading up the…
Dodrupchen Monastery
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition, famous for its large chorten. When in residence, Dodrupchen Rinpoche receives devotees to offer blessings from around 20:00 to…
Do-drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is worth a visit while in Gangtok.
Enchey Monastery
A 200-year-old monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, located above Gangtok, just off the road to Lake Tsomgo.
Flower show
Near the White-Hall, flower show is at its best during the flowering season which is mid March to end of May in spring and October to mid December in autumn. The annual…
Guru Lhakhang
A Nyingma monastery famous for its large Guru Rinpoche statue and 100,000 smaller statues.
Suggested Gangtok Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Travel from Aizawl to Gangtok (about 14.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Enchey Monastery
Day 2Explore Gangtok
- Visit Rumtek Monastery
- Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Tsuklakhang Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Saramsa Garden
- Head back to Aizawl
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