If your priority is time, choosing an airway will be the best. Pakyong is the only airport in Sikkim; however, it’s not well connected to major Indian cities and is not fully reliable due to weather and hill terrain. So the best routes are—
Reach Pakyong Airport directly from Kolkata or Delhi after checking operational status.
The train is ideal if you’re a budget traveler and have no hurry. Currently, there isn’t any railway station in Sikkim, so the nearest stations are NJP or Siliguri. Travel via–
Reaching Sikkim via road is travelers’ favorite, as you’ll be enjoying the scenic beauty of Teesta, dense forests, snow-capped mountain peaks, and much more alongside the road. Sikkim is well connected to major Indian cities by road, and NH10 is the primary gateway to Sikkim. Start your journey to Sikkim from–
| Route | Distance | Travel Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siliguri to Gangtok | ~114 km | 3.5 – 4.5 Hours | The most popular route passes through Sevoke Forest and Coronation Bridge |
| Bagdogra to Gangtok | ~125 km | 4.5 – 5.5 Hours | Ideal for those flying in, merges into NH10 |
| NJP to Gangtok | ~120 km | 4 – 5 Hours | Standard route for train travelers, easily available taxi |
| Darjeeling to Gangtok | ~98 km | 3.5 – 4 Hours | Scenic “Hill to Hill” ride through Melli & tea gardens |
| Kalimpong to Gangtok | ~75 km | 2.5 – 3 Hours | Shortest inter-hill route, steep but highly picturesque ride |
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