How much does it cost to travel from Pune to Sandakphu?

From ₹5,560 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 Pune to Sandakphu?

The fastest option takes about 12 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Pune to Sandakphu?

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

Pune to Sandakphu — routes, cost and how to reach

Working out how to get there — locating the place, then finding its nearest airport, railhead and road end…

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,167 km
Straight line: 1,734 km
Cheapest: ₹5,560
Fastest: 12h
Travellers: 1

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PuneDaund Jn (DD)

83 km by road

RedBus WBTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹100–₹170

1.2h

Daund Jn (DD)Darbhanga Jn (DBG)

11033 Pune–Darbhanga Gyan Ganga Express · 3A · 1762 km

Search trains IRCTC

₹3,090–₹3,590

1d 13h

Darbhanga JnManebhanjan

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 472 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

₹1,320–₹2,120

20.5h

Night halt · Manebhanjan

Night halt · standard

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

Total for 1 traveller: ₹5,560–₹7,930 one way

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Trail crosses into Nepal repeatedly — carry government photo ID.

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Singalila National Park entry permit at Manebhanjan; mandatory registered guide.

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