Kurukshetra to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kurukshetra, Haryana 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: Kurukshetra to Tumlong
1528 km · ~33h 14m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kurukshetra
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.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 382Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 682Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 764Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 914Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1064Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1146Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1296Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1446Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
82 km · 1h 38m 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: Kurukshetra to Tumlong
1528 km · ~33h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kurukshetra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kurukshetra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kurukshetra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~764 km
~16h 59m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 764)
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 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~764 km
~16h 59m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- 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: Kurukshetra to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Kurukshetra Jn for Kurukshetra, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 26h 16m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 26h 16m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 26h 24m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 55m 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.
Kurukshetra to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kurukshetra to Tumlong is about 1528 km by road, roughly 30.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1528 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,695 · Ertiga ₹67,134 · Innova ₹70,022 · Innova Crysta ₹86,262 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,117
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,680 · AC Seater ₹2,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,440 · AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,560 · Third AC ₹2,170 · Second AC ₹3,090 · First AC ₹4,310
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 Kurukshetra to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Roorkee130 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
- Kotdwar210 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
- Ramnagar295 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
- Nainital335 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
- Almora355 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
- Pithoragarh425 km from Kurukshetra
Uttarakhand
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 Kurukshetra to Tumlong (about 30.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Kurukshetra
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