Rishikesh to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 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: Rishikesh to Tumlong
1362 km · ~28h 34m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
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.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 341Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 681Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 831Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1022Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1172Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m 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: Rishikesh to Tumlong
1362 km · ~30h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~681 km
~15h 8m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Change buses at a major city (around km 681)
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) · ~681 km
~15h 8m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- 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: Rishikesh to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 28h in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait
1 change · 28h in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait
1 change · 28h 30m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 26m 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.
Rishikesh to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Tumlong is about 1362 km by road, roughly 27.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1362 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹46,911 · Ertiga ₹59,782 · Innova ₹62,356 · Innova Crysta ₹76,802 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,06,117
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,500 · AC Seater ₹2,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,390 · Third AC ₹1,940 · Second AC ₹2,750 · First AC ₹3,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Tumlong guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tumlong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Rishikesh to Tumlong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ranikhet160 km from Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
- Almora190 km from Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
- Champawat255 km from Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
- Pithoragarh260 km from Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
Hotels in Tumlong
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Tumlong
Things to Do in Tumlong
Visit Labrang Monastery
Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
Visit Phensang Monastery
Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme…
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 Rishikesh to Tumlong (about 27.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Phensang Monastery
- Head back to Rishikesh
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