Patiala to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patiala, Punjab 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: Patiala to Tumlong
1599 km · ~34h 39m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patiala
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.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 400Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 550Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 700Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 800Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 950Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1100Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1199Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1349Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1499Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h 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: Patiala to Tumlong
1599 km · ~35h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patiala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patiala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patiala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 800)
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) · ~800 km
~17h 47m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- 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: Patiala to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Patiala Cantt. for Patiala, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 33h 40m in total
Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 3h 26m wait
1 change · 35h 1m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 25m wait
1 change · 35h 22m in total
Change trains at Ambala City — about 5h 3m 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.
Patiala to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patiala to Tumlong is about 1599 km by road, roughly 32 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1599 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹54,975 · Ertiga ₹70,086 · Innova ₹73,109 · Innova Crysta ₹90,020 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,24,484
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,760 · AC Seater ₹2,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,560 · AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,530
- Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,630 · Third AC ₹2,270 · Second AC ₹3,230 · First AC ₹4,510
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 Patiala to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kalesar National Park140 km from Patiala
Haryana
- Haridwar230 km from Patiala
Uttarakhand
- Chopta345 km from Patiala
Uttarakhand
- Nainital410 km from Patiala
Uttarakhand
- Champawat490 km from Patiala
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 Patiala to Tumlong (about 32 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Patiala
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