Kolhapur to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolhapur, Maharashtra to Tumlong, 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: Kolhapur to Tumlong
2464 km · ~53h 17m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolhapur
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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 821Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 971Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1121Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1643Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1793Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1943Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2053Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2203Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TumlongTumlong, 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: Kolhapur to Tumlong
2464 km · ~54h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolhapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolhapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolhapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 821)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1643)
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.
- change point 2 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~821 km
~18h 15m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- 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: Kolhapur to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 43m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 53h 4m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 2h 22m wait
1 change · 55h 19m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 2h 22m 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.
Kolhapur to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolhapur to Tumlong is about 2464 km by road, roughly 49.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2464 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,018 · Ertiga ₹1,08,303 · Innova ₹1,12,961 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,170 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,128
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,710 · AC Seater ₹4,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · AC Sleeper ₹5,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,510 · Economy ₹2,490 · Third AC ₹3,480 · Second AC ₹4,960 · First AC ₹6,930
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolhapur to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Tumlong
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Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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Visit Phensang Monastery
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Visit Hee Gyathang Monastery
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Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Kolhapur to Tumlong (about 49.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Kolhapur
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