Key hubs
Ravangla airport and railway station
- Airport
- Bagdogra (IXB) in West Bengal, about 125–130 km and roughly 4 hours by road; Pakyong (PYG) near Gangtok has had limited and unreliable flights
- Railway station
- New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 120–125 km and roughly 3.5–4 hours by road
- Getting around
- Private car or taxi is the most comfortable; shared jeeps and a few buses run to Gangtok, Namchi and Gyalshing
How to reach Ravangla by air
The nearest major airport is Bagdogra (IXB) in West Bengal, about 125 to 130 km away and roughly 4 hours by road. Pakyong (PYG) near Gangtok is closer to Sikkim but has had limited and often disrupted flights, so check before relying on it.
How to reach Ravangla by train
The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 120 to 125 km away, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours by road. Siliguri is the usual onward connection point for taxis and buses.
How to reach Ravangla by road
Ravangla lies on the road between Gangtok, Namchi and Gyalshing, about 65 km from Gangtok and roughly 4.5 hours from Siliguri. Hill roads are winding and can be affected by landslides in the monsoon.
Getting around Ravangla
A private car and driver is the easiest way to see the sights. Shared jeeps and taxis leave from the southern end of the market, and a few buses run to Gangtok, Gyalshing and Namchi, with limited timings.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ravangla
- Travel by private car with a driver who knows hill roads; winding roads can cause motion sickness, so take tablets if you are prone to it.
- Carry warm layers even in spring; evenings are cold and many rooms have limited heating, so ask about heaters or hot water.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.