How can I go to Gangtok by train?

The nearest railway station to Gangtok is about 148 kilometres away in New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri. The station is well-connected to major cities like Kolkata and New Delhi.

How can I go to Sikkim from Chennai by train?

No immediate train among Chennai and Sikkim is accessible. Best to take Bnc Kyq Suvidha from Chennai to Jalpaiguri then take a taxi from Jalpaiguri to Sikkim. The least expensive approach to arrive at Sikkim from Chennai is to take New Tinsukia Exp from Chennai to Siliguri then take a taxi from Siliguri to Sikkim.

How can I go to Gangtok from Chennai?

The fastest way to reach Gangtok from Chennai is by availing stopover flights from Chennai to Kolkata (~1,354km) and then from Kolkata to Bagdogra (~460km). From Bagdogra Airport, you can hire private taxis to Gangtok which is at a distance of approximately 124km from Bagdogra and takes nearly 4.5 hour on road.

Does Gangtok have railway station?

The New Jalpaiguri Railway Station acts as the closest railway station that connects Gangtok by road within 3 hours to 4 hours. The New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is one of the important railway stations that connect the North Eastern state of India to rest of India.

Is Ola available in Gangtok?

The only options will be small local cabs like Alto/Waganor, There are no Ola or Uber in Sikkim.

Which is better Gangtok or Darjeeling?

On a personal note,I would suggest Darjeeling over Gangtok,mainly because of the natural beauty and mannificient view of Kanchendzongha ranges that it offers. The colourful life in a hill station can be enjoyed more in Darjeeling. It also offers excellent options for food and shopping…

Does Sikkim have railway line?

Most of the railway project lies in West Bengal, with only 3.44km (2 miles) in Sikkim.

Which state has no railway station in India?

Which state of India does not have a railway line? Answer: in Meghalaya.

Which part of Sikkim is most beautiful?

At 3500 meters above sea level, beyond the tree line, where no trees grow, is the valley of flowers at Yumthang.

Is pakyong airport open now?

Airline operations at Sikkim’s only airport at Pakyong, near Gangtok, resumed on Saturday after a gap of almost 18 months. A private airline carrying 57 passengers from Delhi landed at Pakyong around noon. The airport, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018.

Does Uber work in Gangtok?

Which is the fastest way to Gangtok from Chennai?

The fastest way to reach Gangtok from Chennai is by availing stopover flights from Chennai to Kolkata (~1,354km) and then from Kolkata to Bagdogra (~460km). From Bagdogra Airport, you can hire private taxis to Gangtok which is at a distance of approximately 124km from Bagdogra and takes nearly 4.5 hour on road.

Which is the closest airport to Gangtok in India?

The Bagdogra Airport is the closest airport from Gangtok that connects to rest of India.

How long is the drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok?

Nonetheless one planning a drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok, which is approximately 110kms, has to drive en route Jorethang, Manpur and Rangpo. The distance from Bagdogra Aiprort to Gangtok by road is approximately 125kms whereas from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok is approximately 115kms.

How long is the drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong?

The distance from Bagdogra Aiprort to Gangtok by road is approximately 125kms whereas from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok is approximately 115kms. The distance from Siliguri to Gangtok is just 112kms whereas from Kalimpong it is only 74kms.