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Bangalore to Sikkim: flight and taxi

From Bengaluru the practical route to Sikkim is a flight to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then a taxi of about 123 km to Gangtok. Trains to the Northeast take more than a day.

By NE Taxi, Gangtok · Published · Updated

Bird's eye view of Gangtok from Ganesh Tok, Sikkim
Bird's eye view of Gangtok from Ganesh Tok, Sikkim. Photo: Subhrajyoti07, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

By air: Bengaluru to Bagdogra

Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo and SpiceJet were listed with non-stop flights from Bengaluru (BLR) to Bagdogra, at about 23 a week in November 2026. The flight takes about 3 hours. Schedules change by season, so check before you book.

By train

Trains from Bengaluru to the Northeast run for roughly 40 hours or more to their end stations, which lie beyond NJP. For a short trip the flight is the better choice.

From the airport or station to Gangtok

We pick you up at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station. Send us your flight or train number when you book so the driver can plan the pickup around your arrival. Bagdogra is about 123 km and NJP about 114 km from Gangtok, and the drive usually takes 4 to 5 hours.

The road between the plains and Gangtok can slow down or close from June to September because of landslides. In the monsoon, allow extra time on the first and last day. Our Bagdogra to Gangtok road guide explains the two routes.

Plan your first day

Afternoon flights reach Bagdogra in the evening, and the drive up to Gangtok is better done in daylight. If you land late, staying the first night in Siliguri is common. Tell us your landing time and we will suggest the plan.

Permits

Indian visitors need no permit to enter Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Zuluk and North Sikkim need a protected area permit, which we arrange with your booking. See permits.

Sources

Road and permit rules change. We confirm the current position for your dates when you book.

Common questions

How do I reach Sikkim from Bangalore?

Fly non-stop to Bagdogra (about 3 hours) and take a taxi to Gangtok, about 123 km and 4 to 5 hours.

Is there a train from Bangalore to Sikkim?

Trains run from Bengaluru to the Northeast and pass NJP, but the trip takes more than a day. Most visitors fly.

Do you pick up from Bagdogra and NJP?

Yes. Pickups from both are part of our regular service. Share your flight or train number when you book.

Do Indian visitors need a permit for Sikkim?

No permit is needed to enter Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Zuluk and North Sikkim need a protected area permit, which we arrange with the booking.

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