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Dindigul to Tumlong

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Tumlong, Sikkim.

2856 kmDistance
57.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹98,514
Ertiga₹1,25,503
Innova₹1,30,900
Innova Crysta₹1,61,264
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,22,664

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,140
AC Seater₹5,140
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,570
AC Sleeper₹6,570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,050
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Train
Sleeper₹1,740
Economy₹2,890
Third AC₹4,030
Second AC₹5,740
First AC₹8,030
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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: Dindigul to Tumlong

2856 km · ~61h 47m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dindigul

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 408

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 558

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 708

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 816

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 966

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1116

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1224

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1374

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1524

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1632

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1782

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1932

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2040

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2190

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2340

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2448

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2598

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2748

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tumlong

    Tumlong, 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: Dindigul to Tumlong

2856 km · ~63h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dindigul

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Dindigul → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 952)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1904)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Tumlong

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  7. 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: Dindigul to Tumlong

Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 55m in total

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
12:23 AMKodaikanal Road
8h 50m93 stops
09:13 AMKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 46m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:59 AMKorukkupet Jn
38h 19m406 stops
12:18 AM+2dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 47h 58m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
12:20 AMKodaikanal Road
8h 53m93 stops
09:13 AMKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 46m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:59 AMKorukkupet Jn
38h 19m406 stops
12:18 AM+2dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 48h 13m in total

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
12:23 AMKodaikanal Road
10h 43m116 stops
11:06 AMPedapariya

Change trains at Pedapariya — about 43m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
11:49 AMPedapariya
36h 47m390 stops
12:36 AM+2dGulma

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.

Dindigul to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dindigul to Tumlong is about 2856 km by road, roughly 57.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2856 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹98,514 · Ertiga ₹1,25,503 · Innova ₹1,30,900 · Innova Crysta ₹1,61,264 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,22,664
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,140 · AC Seater ₹5,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · AC Sleeper ₹6,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,890 · Third AC ₹4,030 · Second AC ₹5,740 · First AC ₹8,030

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Dindigul to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tiruvannamalai305 km from Dindigul

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Rajahmundry1090 km from Dindigul

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Rayagada1470 km from Dindigul

    Odisha

  4. Bokaro2220 km from Dindigul

    Jharkhand

  5. Giridih2295 km from Dindigul

    Jharkhand

  6. Katihar2550 km from Dindigul

    Bihar

Hotels in Tumlong

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Things to Do in Tumlong

Visit Labrang Monastery

Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.

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.

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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tumlong

  • Travel from Dindigul to Tumlong (about 57.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Labrang Monastery

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Phensang Monastery
  • Head back to Dindigul
Suggested from Tumlong's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 45 km by road

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Tumlong → Kalimpong

About 55 km by road

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About 60 km by road

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