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Route · North Sikkim
Gangtok to Mangan is about 65 km on the North Sikkim road via Kabi Lungchok and Phodong, 2.5–3 hours by shared jeep from the Vajra stand. No permit is needed for Indian nationals as far as Mangan, Singhik, Phodong and Kabi.
| From | To | How | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANGTOK | MANGAN | Shared jeep | 2.5–3 h | ₹200–300 |
| GANGTOK | MANGAN | Reserved car | 2.5 h | ₹2,500–3,500 ONE |
| GANGTOK | MANGAN | North Sikkim tour | 2.5–3 h to Mangan | PART OF TOUR PRI |
From our route pages. Fares change with fuel prices, season and demand: check current status before you travel.
Shared jeeps leave Gangtok's Vajra taxi stand at Maarchak, about 3 km north of the centre, from early morning until early afternoon, when full. Go before 9 am for the best choice. Return jeeps leave Mangan mainly in the morning.
A small car with driver, useful for families or if you want to stop at Kabi Lungchok, Phensang, Seven Sisters falls and Phodong on the way. Agree stops and waiting time in advance.
Lachen and Lachung tours pass through Mangan around midday. Some agents will drop you at Mangan or Singhik on the way back if you arrange it in advance.
Local tip: Sit on the left side of the jeep heading north for views down to the Teesta valley.
Questions people ask
From the Vajra taxi stand at Maarchak, about 3 km north of Gangtok's centre, which serves North Sikkim. Take a local taxi there, about ₹100–200. Jeeps leave when full from early morning; go before 9 am.
About ₹200–300 a seat in 2025–26, for a journey of 2.5–3 hours. Fares are set by local unions and change occasionally. Booking a whole jeep costs roughly ten times the seat fare.
Indian nationals do not need a permit to travel to Mangan, Singhik, Phodong or Kabi. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for North Sikkim. Going beyond Mangan to Lachen or Lachung, or into Dzongu, requires further permits.
It is open most days but prone to landslides from June to September, which can block it for hours or longer. Travel early in the day, avoid driving after dark in heavy rain, and check current status before you travel.
Plan with a local
Where you want to go, how many of you, and roughly what you want to spend a day. A planner who lives in these hills replies within one working day with a route and every rupee written down.