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Mumbai to Sikkim: flight and taxi

Most visitors from Mumbai fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) near Siliguri and take a taxi about 123 km to Gangtok. The train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is a journey of more than a day, so the flight is the usual choice.

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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: Mumbai to Bagdogra

Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo and SpiceJet were listed with non-stop flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Bagdogra, at about 9 a week in September 2026. The flight takes about 3 hours. The number of flights and the airlines change by season, so check before you book. If there is no non-stop flight on your date, a connection through Kolkata or Delhi also reaches Bagdogra.

By train

Trains from Mumbai to NJP take more than a day. That is why most visitors fly and keep the train for a longer trip.

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

A flight that lands in the morning leaves time to reach Gangtok by afternoon. A late flight means the drive happens at night, and many visitors prefer to stay the first night in Siliguri and drive up in the morning. Tell us your landing time and we will say what makes sense.

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 Mumbai?

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

Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Gangtok?

Gangtok has no airport. Sikkim's Pakyong airport has limited services, so most visitors land at Bagdogra and drive.

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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