What is the distance between Jagdalpur and Pathibara?

The road distance from Jagdalpur to Pathibara is about 1,444 km, or 1,156 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 58 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 Jagdalpur?

2 complete routes connect Jagdalpur and Pathibara, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 24 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹3,370 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

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

From ₹3,370 per person, depending on how you travel. 2 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Jagdalpur to Pathibara?

The fastest option takes about 24 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Jagdalpur to Pathibara?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 2 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

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

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Jagdalpur to Pathibara distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,444 km
Straight line: 1,156 km
Cheapest: ₹3,370
Fastest: 24h
Trailhead: 3,200 m

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JagdalpurVizianagram Jn (VZM)

251 km by road

Distance is the real road, not the map line — allow for landslide halts and a night stop.

RedBus SNT Sikkim AbhiBus Search buses

₹380–₹750

3.4h

Vizianagram Jn (VZM)New Mal Jn (NMZ)

15901 Bengaluru–New Tinsukia Weekly Express · 3A · 1363 km

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₹2,450–₹2,850

1d 1h

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.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹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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Total for 1 traveller: ₹3,370–₹4,530 one way

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Jagdalpur to Pathibara distance and travel options

The road distance from Jagdalpur to Pathibara is about 1,444 km (1,156 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~1,444 km · 2d 10h · ₹27,100–₹48,750 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹27,100–₹48,750 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

3d 0h (~1,444 km) · ₹2,600–₹4,040 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 · ₹3,370–₹4,530

Train to New Mal Jn, then road — checked against real timetable data, not assumed from distance.

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Know before you book

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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