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How to get fromShillong to Rumtek Monasteryby taxi, train, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shillong to Rumtek Monastery by taxi, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Kamakhyataxi
    2. Take the train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jntrain
    3. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Rumtek Monasterytaxi
    10h 55m
    ₹6,144–9,121

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shillong ISBT to Guwahati paltan bazarbus
    2. Take the train from Guwahati to Siliguri Jntrain
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Ranipool Bus Stopbus
    20h 14m
    ₹1,422–3,600

  3. Bus, train via Cooch Behar

    1. Take the bus from Shillong ISBT to Guwahati paltan bazarbus
    2. Take the train from Guwahati to New Cooch Behartrain
    3. Take the bus from Cooch Behar to Siliguribus
    4. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Ranipool Bus Stopbus
    17h 50m
    ₹1,602–3,570

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
    2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)planeGAU - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Rumtek Monasterytaxi
    6h 45m
    ₹7,300–14,200

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shillong, India and Rumtek Monastery, India?

There is no direct connection from Shillong to Rumtek Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Kamakhya, take the train to New Mal Jn, then take the taxi to Rumtek Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillong ISBT to Rumtek Monastery via Guwahati paltan bazar, Guwahati, New Cooch Behar, Cooch Behar, Siliguri, Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, and Ranipool Bus Stop in around 17h 50m.

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