Dehradun to Namchi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Namchi, 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: Dehradun to Namchi
1384 km · ~30h 21m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
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.
46 km · 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 346Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 496Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 646Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
46 km · 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 692Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 842Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 992Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
46 km · 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1038Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1188Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1338Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
46 km · 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NamchiNamchi, 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: Dehradun to Namchi
1384 km · ~30h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~692 km
~15h 23m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990
- Change buses at a major city (around km 692)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Namchi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Namchi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~692 km
~15h 23m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990
- Arrive in Namchi
Namchi, 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: Dehradun to Namchi
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Darjeeling for Namchi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 47h 15m in total
Change trains at Anand Vihar Trm — about 8h 25m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 40m wait
2 changes · 64h 50m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 5m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 14h 25m wait
2 changes · 65h 50m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 12h 35m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 7h 20m 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.
Dehradun to Namchi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Namchi is about 1384 km by road, roughly 27.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1384 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,618 · Ertiga ₹60,696 · Innova ₹63,313 · Innova Crysta ₹77,967 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,07,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,520 · AC Seater ₹2,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,970 · Second AC ₹2,800 · First AC ₹3,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Namchi guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Namchi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Namchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chopta145 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Ranikhet200 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Almora230 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Champawat295 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Pithoragarh295 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
Hotels in Namchi
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Things to Do in Namchi
Baichung Stadium
Built by the government in honour of the football player Baichung Bhutia.
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
A with rare flora and fauna.
Namchi Monastery
Namchi Monastery is worth a visit while in Namchi.
Ralong Monastery
This monastery is considered as one of the most important and most sacred monasteries of Sikkim. The Monastery was built in order to commemorate the pilgrimage of the…
Salleybong Bul Cave
A popular wishing cave, of which the locals believe that wishes come true in, but also a Hindu holy site.
Rock Garden
Rock Garden is worth a visit while in Namchi.
Suggested Namchi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Namchi
- Travel from Dehradun to Namchi (about 27.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kitam Bird Sanctuary
Day 2Explore Namchi
- Visit Badamtam Tea Garden
- Visit Singla Tea Garden
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Baichung Stadium
- Head back to Dehradun
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