Palakkad to Gangtok
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala 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: Palakkad to Gangtok
2892 km · ~62h 30m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palakkad
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.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 413Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 713Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 826Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 976Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1126Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1239Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1389Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1539Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1653Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1803Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1953Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2066Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2216Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2366Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2479Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2629Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2779Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m 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: Palakkad to Gangtok
2892 km · ~64h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palakkad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palakkad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palakkad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~964 km
~21h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 964)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~964 km
~21h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1928)
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 2 → Gangtok
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~964 km
~21h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- 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: Palakkad to Gangtok
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 64h 29m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 5h 35m wait
1 change · 64h 41m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 9h 10m wait
1 change · 68h 37m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 11h 30m 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.
Palakkad to Gangtok: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Gangtok is about 2892 km by road, roughly 57.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2892 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,10,744 · Ertiga ₹1,41,110 · Innova ₹1,47,184 · Innova Crysta ₹1,81,300 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,50,428
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,180 · AC Seater ₹5,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,630 · AC Sleeper ₹6,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,150
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,770 · Economy ₹2,920 · Third AC ₹4,080 · Second AC ₹5,810 · First AC ₹8,130
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 Palakkad to Gangtok. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Hogenakkal245 km from Palakkad
Tamil Nadu
- Guntur950 km from Palakkad
Andhra Pradesh
- Papikonda National Park1155 km from Palakkad
Andhra Pradesh
- Birsa Munda Airport2160 km from Palakkad
Jharkhand
- Dhanbad2305 km from Palakkad
Jharkhand
- Katihar2600 km from Palakkad
Bihar
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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 Palakkad to Gangtok (about 57.8 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 Palakkad
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