Imphal to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur 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: Imphal to Gangtok
780 km · ~16h 56m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Imphal
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m 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: Imphal to Gangtok
780 km · ~17h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Imphal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Imphal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Imphal → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~780 km
~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- 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: Imphal to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Imphal to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Imphal to Gangtok is about 780 km by road, roughly 15.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 780 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹29,846 · Ertiga ₹38,036 · Innova ₹39,674 · Innova Crysta ₹48,864 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹67,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,120 · Second AC ₹1,590 · First AC ₹2,210
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 Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Imphal to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Jowai240 km from Imphal
Meghalaya
- Shillong285 km from Imphal
Meghalaya
- Dispur335 km from Imphal
Assam
- Bongaigaon500 km from Imphal
Assam
- Buxa Tiger Reserve625 km from Imphal
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 Imphal to Gangtok (about 15.6 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 Imphal
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