Alappuzha to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Alappuzha, Kerala to Tumlong, 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: Alappuzha to Tumlong
3082 km · ~66h 18m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Alappuzha
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.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 881Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1321Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1471Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1621Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1761Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1911Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2061Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2201Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2351Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2501Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2642Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2792Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TumlongTumlong, 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: Alappuzha to Tumlong
3082 km · ~68h 32m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Alappuzha
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Alappuzha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Alappuzha → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~771 km
~17h 8m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 771)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~771 km
~17h 8m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1541)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~771 km
~17h 8m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2312)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~771 km
~17h 8m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Arrive in Tumlong
Tumlong, 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: Alappuzha to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Alleppey for Alappuzha, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 52h 45m in total
Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 56m wait
1 change · 53h 3m in total
Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 1h 3m wait
1 change · 53h 29m in total
Change trains at Samalpatti — about 41m 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.
Alappuzha to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Alappuzha to Tumlong is about 3082 km by road, roughly 61.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3082 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,06,224 · Ertiga ₹1,35,349 · Innova ₹1,41,175 · Innova Crysta ₹1,73,900 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,40,199
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,390 · AC Seater ₹5,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · AC Sleeper ₹7,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,680
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,880 · Economy ₹3,110 · Third AC ₹4,340 · Second AC ₹6,190 · First AC ₹8,660
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 Tumlong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Alappuzha to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Tiruppur270 km from Alappuzha
Tamil Nadu
- Yelagiri545 km from Alappuzha
Tamil Nadu
- Ongole1005 km from Alappuzha
Andhra Pradesh
- Papikonda National Park1335 km from Alappuzha
Andhra Pradesh
- Parasnath Hills2480 km from Alappuzha
Jharkhand
- Bhagalpur2700 km from Alappuzha
Bihar
Hotels in Tumlong
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Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Visit Hee Gyathang Monastery
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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Alappuzha to Tumlong (about 61.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Alappuzha
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