What is the distance between Bhandak and Pathibara?

The road distance from Bhandak to Pathibara is about 1,571 km, or 1,257 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 63 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Pathibara from Bhandak?

3 complete routes connect Bhandak and Pathibara, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 22 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹3,760 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Bhandak to Pathibara?

From ₹3,760 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Bhandak to Pathibara?

The fastest option takes about 22 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Bhandak to Pathibara?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Bhandak to Pathibara distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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By road: ~1,571 km
Straight line: 1,257 km
Cheapest: ₹3,760
Fastest: 22h
Trailhead: 3,200 m

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BhandakMajri Khadan (MJKN)

15 km by road

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₹180–₹300

23m

Majri Khadan (MJKN)Dhanbad Jn (DHN)

11046 Dhanbad–Kolhapur CSMT Deekshabhoomi Express · 3A · 1057 km

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₹1,960–₹2,290

13.8h

Dhanbad Jn (DHN)New Mal Jn (NMZ)

15661 Ranchi–Kamakhya Express · 3A · 504 km

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₹1,080–₹1,260

13.8h

New Mal JnMangan

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 139 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

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₹390–₹630

ManganLachung or Mangan

16 km · jeep-only track

Motorable road ends at Lachung (for Yumthang Valley) or Mangan (for North Sikkim). From there, shared jeeps or hired vehicles can go further up the valley roads, but the final stretch to Pathibara is on rough mountain track.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹150–₹300

42m

Lachung or ManganPathibara

8 km on foot · 3200 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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free

Total for 1 traveller: ₹3,760–₹4,780 one way

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Bhandak to Pathibara distance and travel options

The road distance from Bhandak to Pathibara is about 1,571 km (1,257 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~1,571 km · 2d 15h · ₹29,450–₹53,000 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹29,450–₹53,000 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

3d 7h (~1,571 km) · ₹2,830–₹4,400 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

1d 15h · ₹3,760–₹4,780

Train via Dhanbad Jn — checked against real timetable data, not assumed from distance.

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Road conditions in North Sikkim are poor; jeeps can be crowded and motion-sickness is common.
Mobile connectivity is very limited beyond Gangtok; carry cash and offline maps.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) risk above 2500m; acclimatise at Gangtok or Mangan before trekking.
Check weather and road status before departing Gangtok — landslides block the road frequently during monsoon.

Permits

Inner Line Permit (ILP) required for North Sikkim. Obtainable online or at Gangtok DC office. Valid for 15 days, extendable.

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