Gaya to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gaya, Bihar 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: Gaya to Tumlong
600 km · ~12h 40m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gaya
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
Overnight halt around km 300Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 450Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h 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: Gaya to Tumlong
600 km · ~13h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gaya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gaya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gaya → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~600 km
~13h 20m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,730
- 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: Gaya to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Gaya, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 54m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 2h 9m wait
1 change · 13h 54m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 2h 9m wait
1 change · 14h 57m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 1h 50m 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.
Gaya to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gaya to Tumlong is about 600 km by road, roughly 12 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 600 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹20,628 · Ertiga ₹26,298 · Innova ₹27,432 · Innova Crysta ₹33,777 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹46,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹660 · AC Seater ₹1,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹960 · AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹630 · Third AC ₹870 · Second AC ₹1,230 · First AC ₹1,710
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 Gaya to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Tumlong
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Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Visit Phensang Monastery
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Visit Hee Gyathang Monastery
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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Gaya to Tumlong (about 12 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Gaya
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