Kumbakonam to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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: Kumbakonam to Tumlong
2688 km · ~57h 46m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumbakonam
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.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 448Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 598Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 748Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 896Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1046Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1196Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1344Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1644Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1792Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2092Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2240Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2390Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m 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: Kumbakonam to Tumlong
2688 km · ~59h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kumbakonam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumbakonam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumbakonam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km
~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 896)
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) · ~896 km
~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1792)
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) · ~896 km
~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- 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: Kumbakonam to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 53h 58m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 30m wait
1 change · 54h 44m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 4h 10m wait
1 change · 55h 3m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 7h 50m 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.
Kumbakonam to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kumbakonam to Tumlong is about 2688 km by road, roughly 53.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2688 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹92,666 · Ertiga ₹1,18,067 · Innova ₹1,23,147 · Innova Crysta ₹1,51,699 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,09,513
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,960 · AC Seater ₹4,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,300 · AC Sleeper ₹6,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,720 · Third AC ₹3,790 · Second AC ₹5,410 · First AC ₹7,560
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 Kumbakonam to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Mahabalipuram265 km from Kumbakonam
Tamil Nadu
- Visakhapatnam1110 km from Kumbakonam
Andhra Pradesh
- Srikakulam1225 km from Kumbakonam
Andhra Pradesh
- Jamshedpur1945 km from Kumbakonam
Jharkhand
- Dhanbad2090 km from Kumbakonam
Jharkhand
- Katihar2385 km from Kumbakonam
Bihar
Hotels in Tumlong
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Tumlong
Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
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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.
Suggested Tumlong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tumlong
- Travel from Kumbakonam to Tumlong (about 53.8 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Kumbakonam
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