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Road Trip from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

Considered as an important commercial hub of north Bengal, Jalpaiguri is also an important gateway to many other places of north Bengal including Darjeeling and Sikkim. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a popular tourist destination famous for its wonderful natural beauty and ancient Tibetan Monasteries.  People get down at New Jalpaiguri Station to avail road journey to reach Gangtok, Assam, Darjeeling and other major tourist destinations of north Bengal. Road trip from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok is an exciting journey as one could enjoy wonderful scenic beauty throughout the route.

Road Trip from 

Jalpaiguri to Gangtok
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Road Route from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

The total distance between Jalpaiguri to Gangtok is aroung 160 KM but due to hilly terrain the total travel time is around 4 hours by road. From Jalpaiguri, the journey will start in the east direction. You will have to go in the east direction for about 73 M and then take a right turn and drive about 240 M. You will now take a left turn to get on to Siliguri Road and drive for about 1.7 KM. After you reach United Bank of India Branch, you will have to take a slight left turn. You will still be on the Siliguri Road and will pass by a Hanuman Mandir that is located on the left side of the road at a distance of about 400 M.

You will remain on this road for about 2.5 KM and then you will have to take National Highway 31D or State Highway 12 A. you will take a slight left turn when you reach Assam More and get onto NH 31D. You will get a mosque on your left when you have already travelled for about 38 KM on this road. After another 2 KM, you will have to take a left turn to get the Hill Cart Road. You will get a Bharat Petrol Pump on the left. You will keep traveling on this road for about 2 KM and then a sharp right turn has to be taken to get onto National Highway No. 31C. You will get an IOC Petrol Pump named, Joy Service Station on your left at a distance of 4 KM.

Jalpaiguri to Gangtok 

by Road

You will have to keep traveling on this road for about 22 KM and then take a left turn to get onto National Highway 31 A. On the left you will get Sevoke Kali Mandir. Keep driving on this road for about 50 KM and you will take a left turn after you get HDFC so that you remain on NH 31A. You will pass by Kripa Indane Gas Agency located on your right. Keep driving and you will take a left turn when you reach ATM of Axis Bank. You will also get Central Bank of India on our left. After another 7 KM or so you will have to take Indira Bypass when you reach Flamboyance Bar n Kitchen. After another 2.5 KM you will get Ranka Road when you take a slight left turn. You have already reached Ranka Road Gangtok.

Now check out for accommodations if you have got no prior booking or else you should go straight away to the accommodation that you have already booked prior to your journey. Gangtok and its surrounding areas have lots of places to visit and 2-3 days are needed to visit and enjoy these places. If you are planning for this journey during peak season then advance booking for accommodations is suggested.

Restaurants on the way from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

During your road trip from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok, you will definitely like to have some food in between. If you are starting from Jalpaiguri very early, you can always get down at the eateries on the way to have your breakfast. Find here information about some restaurants en route.

Restaurants on the Way

Khana Khazana
Address:

Hill Cart Road
Siliguri

Sartaj
Address:

Hill Cart Road
Siliguri

Manpasand
Address:

Mangaldeep Building
Hill Cart Road
Siliguri
Phone No.: 0353 277 8704

Golden Dragon
Address:

M G Marg
Gangtok

Baker’s Café
Address:

M G Road
Gangtok

Chopsticks
Address:

M G Road
Gangtok

Arunesh ko Restaurant
Address:

Lower Sichey Road
Sungava
Gangtok – 737101
Phone No.: 9673 562 516

Accommodations in Gangtok

You would surely require a comfortable and affordable staying place in Gangtok to enjoy the city and other adjoining places. Find here information about some accommodations in Gangtok.

Accommodation in Jalpaiguri


Tashi Tagey Hotel
Address:

C-33,
National Highway 31A
Opposite SBI Tadong
Gangtok – 737012
Phone No.: 03592 231 631

Juniper Tree Hotel
Address:

Rai Cottage
Church Road
Beside Cherry Guest house
Arithang
Gangtok
Phone No.: 9832 080 148

Hotel Tibet Gallery
Address:

Nam Nang Road
Below Assembly House
Gangtok – 737101
Phone No.: 03592 203 275

Tourist Office Information
Find here information about important tourist offices in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Gangtok.

West Bengal Tourism, Siliguri
Phone No.:
0353 251 1979

DGHC Tourism Development, Siliguri
Phone No.:
  0354 225 4879

Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
Address:

SNT Colony
Hill Cart Road
Siliguri

Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
Address:

NJP Railway Station,
New Jalpaiguri

WB Tourism Development Corporation
Phone no.:
0353 2517 561

Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
Address:

M G Marg
Gangtok
East Sikkim
Phone No.: 03592 209 090

Emergency Services on the way from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

Police stations, hospitals, pharmacies, ambulance and fire brigade services are emergency services you may require during your journey from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok.

Police Stations
Find here information about police stations on the way from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok:

Jalpaiguri Women Police Station
Phone No.:
03561 224 516

Siliguri Police Station
Phone No.:
100, 0353 243 6484

Jalpaiguri District Police Control Room: 03561 230 725

Gangtok Police Station
Address:

Arithang
Gangtok – 737101

Tadong Police Station
Address:
NH 31A
M.P. Golai
Tadong
Gangtok – 737102

Ranipool Police Station
Address:

NH 31A
Ranipool
Gangtok

Sadar Police Station
Address:

Sonam Gyasto Marg
Arithang
Gangtok – 737101
Phone No.: 03592 202 033

Hospitals and Nursing Home
Find here information about information about hospitals and nursing homes on the way from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok.

Siliguri Sadar Hospital
Phone No.:
0353 243 5736

Sri Ramkrishna Nursing Home
Phone No.:
0353 253 9327

Gangtok Hospital
Address:

Gangtok
Phone No.: 03592 202 059

Manipal Hospital
Phone No.:
03592 232 041

Pharmacies and Medicine Shops
Find below the information about medicine shops and ambulance services on the way from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok.

Aroygya Niketan Medical Stores
Address:

Siliguri
Phone No.: 0353 250 1542

Asha Medical Hall
Address:

Hill Cart Road
Siliguri
Phone No.: 0353 243 1734

Ambulance (Indian Red Cross)
Phone No.:
0353 243 5234

Ambulance (Siliguri Nursing Home)
Phone No.:
0353, 253 2253

Car Rentals from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

Jalpaiguri to Gangtok car rental service providers are available in plenty. The fleet of cars includes Innova, Travera, Xylo etc. The fare ranges from Rs. 5500 to Rs. 6000 and above. Find here information about some reputed care rentals to book your cab/taxi from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok.

Car Rentals from 

Jalpaiguri to Gangtok


Clear Car Rental
Phone No.: 0888 885 5220
Website:
www.clearcarrental.com

Let’s Goo Tours and Travels
Address:

Hakimpara
Jalpaiguri

Tarai Tour & Travels
Address:

Kadamtala
Near Durgabari
Jalpaiguri
Phone: 9434 410 991
Email Id:
tdtourandtravels@gmail.com

Wish you a happening road trip from Jalpaiguri to Gangtok!!!

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