Gyalshing to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gyalshing, Sikkim to Akola, Maharashtra.
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: Gyalshing to Akola
1764 km · ~37h 57m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gyalshing
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 882Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1182Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1323Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1623Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AkolaAkola, Maharashtra
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: Gyalshing to Akola
1764 km · ~39h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gyalshing
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gyalshing. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gyalshing → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 882)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Akola. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Akola
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Arrive in Akola
Akola, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gyalshing to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 27 km away) for Gyalshing, Akola Jn for Akola.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 34h 52m in total
Change trains at Dashnagar — about 1h 21m wait
1 change · 35h 20m in total
Change trains at Katepurna — about 58m wait
1 change · 35h 30m in total
Change trains at Chandur — about 1h 13m 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.
Gyalshing to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gyalshing to Akola is about 1764 km by road, roughly 35.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1764 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹67,475 · Ertiga ₹85,997 · Innova ₹89,701 · Innova Crysta ₹1,10,473 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,52,676
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,940 · AC Seater ₹3,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,820 · AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,790 · Third AC ₹2,500 · Second AC ₹3,560 · First AC ₹4,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Gyalshing to Akola (about 35.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Balapur Fort
Day 2Explore Akola
- Visit Salasar Balaji Mandir, Akola
- Visit Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple, Akola
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Buddha Dhamma Sanskar Sabhagruha, Akola
- Head back to Gyalshing
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