Giridih to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand 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: Giridih to Gangtok
545 km · ~11h 34m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Giridih
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.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 273Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 423Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m 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: Giridih to Gangtok
545 km · ~12h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Giridih
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Giridih. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Giridih → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~545 km
~12h 7m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,580
- 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: Giridih to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 41h 25m in total
Change trains at Dum Dum — about 14h 46m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
2 changes · 41h 25m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 11h 55m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 7h 20m wait
2 changes · 41h 25m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Chitpur — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 14h 10m 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.
Giridih to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Gangtok is about 545 km by road, roughly 10.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 545 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹20,957 · Ertiga ₹26,679 · Innova ₹27,824 · Innova Crysta ₹34,296 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹47,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹580 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,120 · First AC ₹1,560
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 Giridih to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Deoghar65 km from Giridih
Jharkhand
- Katihar255 km from Giridih
Bihar
- Siliguri455 km from Giridih
West Bengal
- Ging Gompa490 km from Giridih
West Bengal
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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 Giridih to Gangtok (about 10.9 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 Giridih
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