Gangtok to Dharān by bus
Dharān lies 144 km (89 mi) south-west of Gangtok, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 175 km (109 mi) of road.
| Gangtok | Dharān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 100,286 | 173,096 |
| Elevation | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Dharān are 15 min ahead of Gangtok right now, so a 2 h 50 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dharān
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Gangtok to Dharān
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Staying in Dharān
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Common questions
How far is Dharān from Gangtok?
144 km (89 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gangtok; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gangtok to Dharān by bus?
About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gangtok and Dharān?
Dharān is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Dharān?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.