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Indore to Tumlong

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Tumlong, Sikkim.

1798 kmDistance
36 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹61,820
Ertiga₹78,811
Innova₹82,209
Innova Crysta₹1,01,225
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,39,979

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,980
AC Seater₹3,240
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,880
AC Sleeper₹4,140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,080
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Train
Sleeper₹1,110
Economy₹1,830
Third AC₹2,550
Second AC₹3,630
First AC₹5,060
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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: Indore to Tumlong

1798 km · ~38h 38m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Indore

    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. 150 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

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

  7. 150 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 899

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1049

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

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

  10. 150 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

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

  13. 150 km · 2h 59m 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: Indore to Tumlong

1798 km · ~39h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Indore

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

  2. Indore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km

    ~19h 59m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 899)

    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 → Tumlong

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km

    ~19h 59m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  5. 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: Indore to Tumlong

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 29m in total

Indore-Patna Express#19313 · Express
02:00 PMIndore Jn Bg
14h90 stops
04:00 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 20m wait

NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp#12502 · Sampark Kranti
06:20 AMKanpur Central
18h 9m194 stops
12:29 AM+1dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 34h 29m in total

Indore-Rajendranagar Express#19321 · Express
02:00 PMIndore Jn Bg
14h90 stops
04:00 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 20m wait

NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp#12502 · Sampark Kranti
06:20 AMKanpur Central
18h 9m194 stops
12:29 AM+1dAmbari Falakata

1 change · 35h 44m in total

Shipra Express#19305 · Express
11:30 PMIndore Jn Bg
16h 56m109 stops
04:26 PM+1dNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 4h 22m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
08:48 PMNaini
14h 26m165 stops
11:14 AM+1dAmbari Falakata

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.

Indore to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Indore to Tumlong is about 1798 km by road, roughly 36 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1798 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹61,820 · Ertiga ₹78,811 · Innova ₹82,209 · Innova Crysta ₹1,01,225 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,39,979
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,630 · First AC ₹5,060

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.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Bhopal220 km from Indore

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Satna705 km from Indore

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Varanasi1005 km from Indore

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Siwan1220 km from Indore

    Bihar

  5. Sitamarhi1380 km from Indore

    Bihar

  6. Dharan1610 km from Indore

    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

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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 Indore to Tumlong (about 36 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Labrang Monastery

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Phensang Monastery
  • Head back to Indore
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