What is the distance between Ukhali and Pathibara?

The road distance from Ukhali to Pathibara is about 1,882 km, or 1,506 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 75 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 Ukhali?

3 complete routes connect Ukhali and Pathibara, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 22 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹4,160 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

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

From ₹4,160 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 Ukhali 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 Ukhali to Pathibara?

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

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

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

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,882 km
Straight line: 1,506 km
Cheapest: ₹4,160
Fastest: 22h
Trailhead: 3,200 m

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UkhaliParbhani Jn (PBN)

117 km by road

RedBus SNT Sikkim AbhiBus Search buses

₹180–₹350

1.9h

Parbhani Jn (PBN)Wardha Jn (WR)

11404 Kolhapur–Nagpur Express · 3A · 306 km

Search trains IRCTC

₹760–₹900

8.5h

Wardha Jn (WR)New Mal Jn (NMZ)

15611 Lokmanya Tilak (T)–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express · 3A · 1507 km

Search trains IRCTC

₹2,680–₹3,120

1d 11h

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: ₹4,160–₹5,300 one way

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Ukhali to Pathibara distance and travel options

The road distance from Ukhali to Pathibara is about 1,882 km (1,506 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~1,882 km · 3d 3h · ₹35,300–₹63,500 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹35,300–₹63,500 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

3d 22h (~1,882 km) · ₹3,390–₹5,270 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

2d 8h · ₹4,160–₹5,300

Train via Wardha Jn (WR) — 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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