Driving from Thimphu to Gangtok
Gangtok lies 103 km (64 mi) west of Thimphu, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 125 km (78 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Thimphu | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | India |
| Population | 98,676 | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gangtok are 30 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 1 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gangtok
Crossing from Bhutan into India: money changes from the Ngultrum to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book car hire from Thimphu to Gangtok
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Staying in Gangtok
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Thimphu?
103 km (64 mi) in a straight line, west of Thimphu; by road roughly 125 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Gangtok by car?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Gangtok?
Gangtok is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Thimphu).
What currency do I need in Gangtok?
The Rupee (INR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.