Dehradun to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand 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: Dehradun to Tumlong
1399 km · ~30h 39m · 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.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 350Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 500Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 650Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 700Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 850Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1000Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1049Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1199Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1349Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h 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: Dehradun to Tumlong
1399 km · ~31h 6m · 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) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 700)
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 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- 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: Dehradun to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 27h 54m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 27h 54m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 29h 14m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 52m 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 Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Tumlong is about 1399 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1399 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹48,099 · Ertiga ₹61,320 · Innova ₹63,965 · Innova Crysta ₹78,761 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,08,914
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,970
- Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Tumlong guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tumlong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chopta140 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Ranikhet200 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Almora225 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Pithoragarh295 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
Hotels in Tumlong
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Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Visit Phensang Monastery
Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme…
Visit Hee Gyathang Monastery
Hee Gyathang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim in northeastern India. It was built by hermit Abi Putso Rangdrol in 1914.
Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Dehradun to Tumlong (about 28 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Dehradun
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