Trip Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Fly in to Bhadrapur, drive to Gangtok via Siligure. It takes five hours to reach Gangtok through the Teesta valley. Overnight Hotel.
Day 03 : Gangtok to Martam Village
Bike from Gangtok to Martam Village (1363 m). Visit the Rumtek Monastery en route. Hotel accommodation.
Day 04 : Martam Village to Temi Tea garden
The day starts with a downhill ride to Sirwani Bridge (350 m) over the Teesta River, followed by an uphill stretch to the Temi Tea garden (1448 m). Lodge accommodation.
Day 05 : Temi Tea garden to Ravangla
A short days bike ride to Ravangla (2040 m) via Damthang (2051 m). There is time in the afternoon to explore the Ralang Monastery. Lodge accommodation.
Day 06 : Ravangla to Tashiding
A gentle morning's ride, mainly downhill to Legship (520 m) followed by uphill to the campsite at Tashiding (1470 m). Camp accommodation.
Day 07 : Tashiding to Yuksam
The day starts with an early morning visit to Tashiding monastery by foot. The rest of the day is spent biking Yuksam, the historical hamlet of Sikkim. Should have time for a trip to Dubdi monastery on foot. Hotel accommodation.
Day 08 : Yuksam to Pemayangtse
A gradual uphill ride to Pemayangtse (2085 m). Hotel accommodation for the night
Day 09 : Pemayanstse to Rinchenpong (Bike)
Dst:45 kms. Descend to Dentam and a gradual climb ending with a down hill or rather straight ride to Rinchenpong.Overnight at Rinchenpong Village Resort.
Day 10 : Rinchenpong to Jorethang(Bike)
Dst:33 kms. A downhill ride amongst the ancient villages and countryside of the western Sikkim and downhill ride to reach Jorethang. Overnight in lodges.
Day 11 : Drive from Jorethang to Bhardrapur
A 5 hr drive to Bhadrapur Airport to catch the return flight to Kathmandu for your next destination. O/N
The erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim is one of the hill states of India which offers exclusive natural beauty to bikers. Biking is on proper memorable roads avoiding high traffic routes and meandering through the lush countryside and forests. The itinerary has been designed with room for flexibility in routes and overnights stays. Also a pilot vehicle preceding the group and a back up jeep will ensure full support to make biking in Sikkim a wonderful experience. A trek to Maenam peak (10,500 ft) has been included to offer a change in the programme and also because Maenam offers a truly a fascinating and awesome views of Himalayas.
