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Mountain Biking Adventure in Sikkim 15 Days
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Sikkim, a land of extraordinary beauty-soaring mountains, plunging rivers and lush tropical forests, brilliant with a profusion of vivid flowers, birds and butterflies and decorated with verdant terraced hillsides, simple stilted villages and colourful temples and monasteries.
Sikkim is a land of abundance, beauty and adventure. Whether your passion is long treks or short walks-ever changing landscape; white water rafting or mountaineering amongst the worlds highest peaks, photographing natures diversity, or just hanging out ,meeting people of other cultures and enjoying festivals- Sikkim is your destination.
Sikkim offers the magical feel of a Himalayan fairytale land. It's an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow fed lakes and a mountain setting covered with flowers and forests.
Mt. Kanchendzonga, the worlds third highest mountain peak in the world at 8,586 mts., dominates the landscape and is revered as the Sikkim's guardian deity. Sikkim is a hidden state of India in the Himalayas across Nepal's eastern frontier and Tibet and China in the northern side with a part of western frontiers with Bhutan and Darjeeling Gorkha Council in the south.
This mountain biking and trek itinerary offers an exclusive experience of Sikkim the Land, its people and the flora & fauna. Biking is on remote roads avoiding high traffic routes and meandering through the lush countryside and forests, which will make this a memorable tour. The itinerary has been designed with room for flexibility in route and overnights stays. Also a pilot vehicle preceding the group and a back up jeep will ensure full support to make your mountain biking in Sikkim an experience of a lifetime.
The trek to Maenam peak (3200m) has been included to offer a change in the program and also because Maenam offers a truly a fascinating and awesome view of the Sikkimese Himalayas.
This is one of our less challenging Mountain bike itineraries; you don't have to be an expert mountain biker to join this tour. However it is still a very interesting tour that gives you not only a chance to ride your bike in the Himalayas but also to experience Sikkimese culture and Tibetan Buddhism.
The best time to experience Sikkim by mountain bike would be March-May and October- December.
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Trip Facts |
Trip length: 15 Days
Grade: Easy
Starts in: Gangtok
Ends in: Bagdogra
Group size: Maximum 12
Accommodation: Hotel and camping
Transportation: Mountain bike, back-up jeep
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude maximum: 3200m |
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| Outline Itinerary |
DAY 01 Arrive Gangtok
DAY 02 Gangtok to Ranka - Martam [Bike] Dist : 29 km
DAY 03 Martam to Siriwani [Bike] Dist : 30 km
DAY 04 Siriwani to Temi [Bike] Dist : 27km
DAY 05 Temi to Rabongla [Bike] Dist : 26 km
DAY 06 Rabongla to Maenam [Trek] Dist : 14 km
DAY 07 Maenam to Borong [Trek] Dist : 12 km
DAY 08 Borong to Tashiding [Bike] Dist : 39 km
DAY 09 Tashiding to Yuksom [Bike] Dist : 32 km
DAY 10 Yuksom to Kheocheplari [Bike] Dist : 25 km
DAY 11 Kheocheplari to Pemayangtse [Bike] Dist : 33 km
DAY 12 Pemayangtse/Pelling [Rest Day]
DAY 13 Pemayangtse to Rinchenpong [Bike] Dist : 45 km
DAY 14 Rinchenpong to Jorethang [Bike] Dist : 33 km
DAY 15 Jorethang to Bagdogra [Drive] Dist : 95 km
DATES
Available for private group
PRICE
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| Detail Itinerery |
DAY 01 ARRIVE GANGTOK
Meet, assist and transfer from Bagdogra airport or from the Nepal border and drive 4 hrs through the beautiful Teesta valley to Gangtok. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 02 GANGTOK TO RANKA - MARTAM (BIKE) DIST: 29 KM
The first day of Biking will start with a slight down hill route to a mountain stream and then level before a gradual climb through Rumtek and then to Martam (1525m). Overnight in the Martam Village Resort is an experience of the typical Sikkimese countryside with modern amenities.
DAY 03 MARTAM TO SIRIWANI (BIKE) DIST: 30 KM
The trail goes through stretches of terraced paddy fields and after a downhill ride we camp along Teesta River at Siriwani. Overnight tents.
DAY 04 SIRIWANI TO TEMI (BIKE) DIST: 27 KM
The route for this day is uphill all the way to Temi (1675m) which is the only tea garden in Sikkim here we get a chance to ride in the beautiful tea gardens. Overnight in lodge/tent near the tea garden.
DAY 05 TEMI TO RABONGLA (BIKE) DIST: 26 KM
A gradual climb up to Damthang (2133m) and level and gradual downhill drive to Rabongla (1981m) a small picturesque town of South Sikkim. Overnight in lodges/tents.
DAY 06 RABONGLA TO MAENAM (TREK) DIST: 14 KM
Trek through the dense forest-an experience of the wilderness, as there is no human settlements en-route. The view from Maenam Peak (3200m) is the most spectacular and comprehensive that one gets of the Sikkimese Himalayas. Overnight in tents.
DAY 07 MAENAM TO BORONG (TREK) DIST: 12 KM
The return from Maenam is fairly easy downhill walk to Borong (1830m). Overnight in tents in the village.
DAY 08 BORONG TO TASHIDING (BIKE) DIST: 39 KM
A level route through Ralang where you can visit the monasteries and a gradual climb to Ravongla. From there it is downhill to the Rangit Valley followed by a 13 kilometre climb to Tashiding. Overnight in tents/Siniolchu Guest House.
DAY 09 TASHIDING TO YUKSOM (BIKE) DIST: 32 KM
A levelled ride through the cardamom fields and some breathtaking views it reaches Yuksom, the trekking base for all treks to Kanchenjunga. Overnight in tents/lodges.
DAY 10 YUKSOM TO KHEOCHEPLARI (BIKE) DIST: 25 KM
A distinctive area in the Sikkim geography, slight down hill ride and a steep climb on the second half of the route. Lepcha community settlements and rich forested and traditional ambience.
DAY 11 KHEOCHEPLARI TO PEMAYANGTSE (BIKE) DIST: 33 KM
A steep down hill ride and en-route several water falls and fresh mountain streams the hard ride is rewarding. Pelling command spectacular views of the great Himalayas. Overnight in tents/Lodges.
DAY 12 PEMAYANGTSE/PELLING (REST DAY)
The rest day helps you to recharge for the rest of the journey and also to visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, Walk leisurely to Sangachoeling monastery and the old palace ruins of Rabdentse. Overnight at Lodges/tents.
DAY 13 PEMAYANGTSE TO RINCHENPONG (BIKE) DIST: 45 KM
Descend to Dentam and a gradual climb ending with a down hill or rather straight ride to Rinchenpong. Overnight at Rinchenpong Village Resort.
DAY 14 RINCHENPONG TO JORETHANG (BIKE) DIST: 33 KM
A downhill ride amongst the ancient villages and countryside of the western Sikkim and downhill ride to reach Jorethang. Overnight in lodges.
DAY 15 JORETHANG TO BAGDOGRA (DRIVE) DIST: 95 KM
A 4 hr drive to Bagdogra Airport to catch the return flight to your next destination from Bagdogra Airport.
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