Kargil to Cherrapunji

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kargil, Ladakh to Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.

Approx Distance: 2359 km

Approx Duration: 52.4 hrs

Route overview

Kargil to Cherrapunji is about 2359 km by road, roughly 52.4 hours of travel time.

By car: Kargil to Cherrapunji

About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

• Start from Kargil. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 393. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 543. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 693. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 786. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 936. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1086. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1180. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1330. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1480. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1573. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1723. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1873. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1966. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2116. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2266. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Cherrapunji

By bus: Kargil to Cherrapunji

3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

• Board at Kargil. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kargil. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
• Kargil → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km Takes about 17h 28m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
• Change buses at a major city (around km 786). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cherrapunji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
• change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km Takes about 17h 28m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
• Change buses at a major city (around km 1573). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cherrapunji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
• change point 2 → Cherrapunji. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km Takes about 17h 28m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
• Arrive in Cherrapunji

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2359 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

• Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,050 · Sedan ₹30,770 · SUV ₹40,250 · Innova / MUV ₹45,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,200
• Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,660
• Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,750 · First AC ₹6,640

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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