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The road distance from Pathrad to Sandakphu is about 1,743 km (1,394 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.
~1,743 km · 2d 22h · ₹32,700–₹58,850 per vehicle
Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹32,700–₹58,850 per person across 1 traveller.
3d 15h (~1,743 km) · ₹3,140–₹4,880 per person
Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.
1d 7h · ₹3,830–₹4,670
Train via Dhanbad Jn — checked against real timetable data, not assumed from distance.
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Singalila National Park entry permit at Manebhanjan; mandatory registered guide.
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Same destination, planned and priced from a different starting point.
16.5h · ₹9,760–₹14,420
Fly to Siliguri, then train and road — checked against real airline route data, not assumed from distance.
