What is the cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Shikharji?

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Shikharji is to taxi and train which costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gangtok to Shikharji?

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Shikharji is to taxi and fly and train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gangtok and Shikharji?

No, there is no direct bus from Gangtok to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Deorali Bus Stop and arriving at Parasnath via Siliguri, West Bengal, Asansol and Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.

How far is it from Gangtok to Shikharji?

The distance between Gangtok and Shikharji is 818 km. The road distance is 644.7 km.

How do I travel from Gangtok to Shikharji without a car?

The best way to get from Gangtok to Shikharji without a car is to taxi and train which takes 18h 25m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹8,000.

How long does it take to get from Gangtok to Shikharji?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Gangtok to Shikharji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gangtok to Shikharji bus from?

Gangtok to Shikharji bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, depart from Deorali Bus Stop station.

Where does the Gangtok to Shikharji bus arrive?

Gangtok to Shikharji bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, arrive at Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand station.

Can I drive from Gangtok to Shikharji?

Yes, the driving distance between Gangtok to Shikharji is 645 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Gangtok to Shikharji.

Where can I stay near Shikharji?

There are 62+ hotels available in Shikharji.

Gangtok to Shikharji - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gangtok to Shikharji by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IXB - IXR
3. Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
4. Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
10h 54m
₹14,835–25,100
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Mal Jntaxi
2. Take the train from New Mal Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 15662
18h 25m
₹4,548–7,573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Asansolbus
3. Take the bus from Asansol to Dhanbadbus
22h 53m
Drive 644.7 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Shikharjicar 644.7 km
10h 24m
₹7,268–10,498
Taxi, fly to Deoghar, train
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Deoghar (DGH)plane IXB - DGH
3. Take the train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jntrain
23h 40m
₹12,575–29,170
Taxi, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXB - CCU
3. Take the train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jntrain
10h 10m
₹8,896–19,636

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

51Weekly Planes

5h 41mAverage Duration

₹7,675Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.8 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Gangtok, India and Shikharji, India?

You can take a bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Shikharji via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, Siliguri, West Bengal, Asansol, Dhanbad, and Parasnath in around 22h 53m.

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