Burhanpur to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh 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: Burhanpur to Gangtok
1849 km · ~40h 19m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Burhanpur
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.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1109Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1259Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1409Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1479Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1629Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1779Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m 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: Burhanpur to Gangtok
1849 km · ~41h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Burhanpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Burhanpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Burhanpur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Change buses at a major city (around km 925)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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: Burhanpur to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Burhanpur for Burhanpur, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 24m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 7h 50m wait
1 change · 48h 24m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 35m 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.
Burhanpur to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Burhanpur to Gangtok is about 1849 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1849 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,009 · Ertiga ₹90,424 · Innova ₹94,307 · Innova Crysta ₹1,16,221 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,60,316
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,730 · First AC ₹5,210
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 Burhanpur to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Satpura320 km from Burhanpur
Madhya Pradesh
- Umaria685 km from Burhanpur
Madhya Pradesh
- Sonbhadra1025 km from Burhanpur
Uttar Pradesh
- Chhapra1295 km from Burhanpur
Bihar
- Ratanpur Abhiman1445 km from Burhanpur
Bihar
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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 Burhanpur to Gangtok (about 37 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 Burhanpur
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