Bagdogra to Gangtok Detailed Travel Guide

To embark on your journey from Bagdogra to Gangtok by car, bus, or bike, follow this detailed route map: To embark on your journey from Bagdogra to Gangtok by car, bus, or bike, follow this detailed route map:

1. Initially head upwards NH27 and after that move onto NH327.
2. Take a right in front of BVR AIR Ambulance & Train Pvt. Ltd., and continue on NH27. At your left, you'll come closer to the Gravity Institute.
3. Leave the Shiv Mandiv, and go further along NH-10 towards Siliguri Highway through Matigaraha.
4. Make a left turn at the Traffic Point; go straight onward on NH10, which will be on your left at the light. The Avanti Hotel will be situated on the left side.
5. Right at Shambhavi Collection Ranipool Bazaar, turn right in that direction.
6. Then, make a series of turns: yes, correct, left at Royal Public School ok, and a final sharp left on Satyajit Ray Road.
7. And finally, it is straight but then left at Bhusuk Road.

This way you'll be able to enjoy the most charming and amazing picturesque little mountain roads that will lead you from the big city of Bagdogra to the charming one of Gangtok.

The summer season in such cities like Gangtok usually happens between the middle of May and the end of June and July, thus, you may come across temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius with sunny but warm weather.

This period of the year is the best time for traveling with adventurists as they find a cool breeze away from the heat of other countries. Lastly, that means that the city is always full of people. If you are going to go for a holiday, sure Gangtok is the best time to consider discovering those.

What can be more appropriate than the summertime for the trip to Northeast Sikkim and South Sikkim with these routes being open only during the summer season? Although the nights will be somewhat chilly, the weather as a whole is sunny. As for the daily activities, fall for warm sunsets and cool mountain air—all you may need to run your travel exercises.

Here are some temperature approximations to help you plan your trip:

Minimum temperature: 12 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperature: 27 degrees Celsius

From October to March, which is about 4 months from now, I will have a very cold winter. The days are generally warmer, ranging between 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, but the nights are much colder than these temperatures, ranging around 3- 4 degrees Celsius. This winter plateau is known for its plenty of snow, which provides great possibilities for exciting snow activities done outdoors. On those clear days, you would be rewarded with wonderful vistas of snow-capped Himalayas in the distance.

Despite the spring chill, the day remains sunny and mild overall, the intensity of the afternoon sun being the bonus. Winter is the festival season in Gangtok and that certainly creates the city’s live atmosphere.

Here are some temperature approximations to guide your winter travel plans: Here are some temperature approximations to guide your winter travel plans:

Minimum temperature: 0 to 2C

Maximum temperature: 7-8 degrees Celsius.

While visiting during the main monsoon period in Gangtok between July and September, remember that warning must be exercised simply because there is a greatly increased danger of landslides caused by extreme rainfall. Moreover, the severity of the situation is rising because a lot of roads are getting closed because of landslides and this turns exploration into quite a challenge. Nonetheless, such an audacious adventure is not for everybody happy when things go smoothly, but for those who may cherish the sight of the area even if there are some delays.

Contrary to the dangers of this season, the monsoon provides the whole Gangtok area with a lush green carpet covering looking as if it has been wrapped with a white mat cover, while occasionally it is enhanced with showers adding to the picturesque beauty of the town. The magnificence of the green Gangtok is best enjoyed during the monsoons, thereby making a natural backdrop an explorer's delight.

To complete the weather, noting that the temperature does go down sometimes or right after the rain with the average temperature ranging between 12 to 24 degrees Celsius is also important. I advise you the most to stay updated by checking the news and weather forecast as often as possible, especially the warnings.

Here are some temperature approximations to keep in mind:

Minimum temperature: 12 C degree reaction.

Maximum temperature: 24 degrees Celsius.

With so many choices of transport options that are just a few minutes away from the airport, traveling by road from Bagdogra to Gangtok is a hassle-free and convenient experience. Private and shared taxis and buses are available to take you on your journey. Normally, the journey would take 4 to 5 hours which gives you plenty of time to appreciate the picturesque landscape by the roadside.

If you wish to experience a trouble-free travel time, do opt for a Sikkim state-registered car rather than a West Bengal state-registered one. This option has two benefits: it saves the transfer at Deorali and takes you straight to Gangtok.

If the public bus is your choice, the Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) runs state-owned buses from Siliguri to Gangtok, the capital. Buses will take you to Deorali from where you can hire a state-registered taxi to accomplish the last bit of your trip to Gangtok.

When you fly from Bagdogra to Gangtok, the journey time can be roughly 4 to 5 hours. Both Bengal state-registered vehicles and vehicles from Sikkim state are available for this route. Yet, Sikkim state-registered vehicles at Bagdogra would be the best option to stop the need for the hassle of changing vehicles at Deorali.

The private taxis from Bagdogra to Gangtok typically cost INR 3,000 for a small taxi and INR 3,500 for a big one. If you travel alone or you are looking for a budget trip, shared jeeps are also available. The pooled jeep taxis can carry up to ten people and cost around INR 200 per person which is the appropriate economical option for individual travellers.

The distance from New Jalpaiguri Railways station (NJP) to Gangtok is 120 km. Starting from New Jalpaiguri, several road and car routes are available for Gangtok. They can either take the government interstate buses or opt for shared or private taxi onboarding. Although the shared as well as the private cab from Bagdogra to Gangtok are good options, as per your preference you can choose a public transport or private one. 

Gangtok city has the closest access to Bagdogra airport, which is less than 2 hours away. Not only with this airport, but also there are good air links with many big cities in India: Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkata which improve the regularity of flights. 

Another more popular transportation mode is the Bagdogra to Gangtok flight in a 5-seater helicopter offered by the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation, this option is cheaper and takes less time than flights. Travel time of only 30-35 minutes adds to this stimulating atmosphere of flying in the limitless sky, this is without a doubt an easy and unforgettable way of traveling.

Flying into Bagdogra Airport, people who are interested in proceeding on to Gangtok can either book their cab or join other fellow travelers in shared cabs. The drive from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok, in general, will be 4-to 5 hours long and passengers can enjoy the gorgeous landscape along the way.