Moga to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Moga, Punjab to Gangtok, 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: Moga to Gangtok
1771 km · ~38h 5m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Moga
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.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 443Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 593Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 886Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1186Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1328Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1478Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1628Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GangtokGangtok, 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: Moga to Gangtok
1771 km · ~39h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Moga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Moga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Moga → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km
~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 886)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gangtok. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km
~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Arrive in Gangtok
Gangtok, 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: Moga to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Moga for Moga, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 53h 58m in total
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 5m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h 15m wait
2 changes · 70h 54m in total
Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 3h 45m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 15h 5m wait
2 changes · 70h 54m in total
Change trains at Jaipur — about 1h 40m wait
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 17h 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.
Moga to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Moga to Gangtok is about 1771 km by road, roughly 35.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1771 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹67,725 · Ertiga ₹86,320 · Innova ₹90,039 · Innova Crysta ₹1,10,885 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,53,264
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,950 · AC Seater ₹3,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,830 · AC Sleeper ₹4,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,800 · Third AC ₹2,510 · Second AC ₹3,570 · First AC ₹4,990
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 Gangtok.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Moga to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Fatehgarh Sahib155 km from Moga
Punjab
- Nahan270 km from Moga
Himachal Pradesh
- Dehradun365 km from Moga
Uttarakhand
- Kotdwar450 km from Moga
Uttarakhand
- Almora595 km from Moga
Uttarakhand
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Things to Do in Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls
This waterfall has an entrance fee of ₹30 for two people and parking fee of ₹20. The site is developed with pathways and bridges around streams leading up the…
Dodrupchen Monastery
A monastery in the Nyingma tradition, famous for its large chorten. When in residence, Dodrupchen Rinpoche receives devotees to offer blessings from around 20:00 to…
Do-drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is worth a visit while in Gangtok.
Enchey Monastery
A 200-year-old monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, located above Gangtok, just off the road to Lake Tsomgo.
Flower show
Near the White-Hall, flower show is at its best during the flowering season which is mid March to end of May in spring and October to mid December in autumn. The annual…
Guru Lhakhang
A Nyingma monastery famous for its large Guru Rinpoche statue and 100,000 smaller statues.
Suggested Gangtok Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Travel from Moga to Gangtok (about 35.4 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Enchey Monastery
Day 2Explore Gangtok
- Visit Rumtek Monastery
- Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Tsuklakhang Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Saramsa Garden
- Head back to Moga
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