Eastern Himalayan Traverse

Mountain Bike Adventure Sikkim

14 Nights - 15 Days

Inclusions

  • star hotel Accommodation
  • transport Transfer
  • meal Meals
  • sightseeing Sightseeing

Sikkim is truly an adventurer's paradise, offering the rugged terrains as well as metalled roads for the bikers to ride on, while relishing the astonishing views of state’s amazing landscapes and scenic charm. Explore the serene beauty of the various destinations in Sikkim through the 14D / 15N package curated by the expertise of Tour My India, that starts once your reach the Bagdogra airport. The biking tour will start from Gangtok, riding along with the company of magnificent Mt. Kanchenjunga range, passing through the petit villages and pious river Teesta, to reach Phedang. Don’t fail the chance of getting friendly with the locals and to know their ways and lifestyle. On your way to Singhik, get tranced by the sweet smell of cardamom while drifting deeper and deeper into the Cardamom capital of the world. Witness the confluence of the Lachen Chu and the Lachung Chu, once you reach Chungthang, making your way through the gushing waterfalls and alpine vegetation. Dwell into the culture and country life of the locals while passing through the Lachung, Lachen and Thangu villages. A visit to Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary on the way to Yumthang, make you blossom amidst the exhibit of different species of rhododendrons. Experience the thrill of making your way through lush Magnolia and bamboo forest having the backdrop of the high mountains and rich primula meadows. Feel the connection with the almighty, visiting the enchanting monasteries and pious Chopta valley. While the Tour My India team will take care about the accommodation, travel and other services, making sure them to be at par with your expectations.

Itinerary

Day 1

BAGDOGRA - GANGTOK

  • Arrival Transfer
  • Sightseeing tour
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Other Benfits (On Arrival)
  • meal Breakfast
  • transport Transfers
  • star hotel Stay Included

At the Bagdogra airport, meet Tour My India representative who will arrange for your transfer to the capital city - Gangtok. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

GANGTOK - PHEDANG (600 M / 31 km)

After breakfast, leave for Phedang. For convenience, there are metal led pathways except between Rakdong and Dikchu. And the pathway is kind till Rakdong, after which it is downhill to Dikchu and then again it is kind till Phedang. On the way, halt at Tashi view point to relish the enchanting views of Mt. Kanchenjunga range. Then passing through the scenic villages and River Teesta at Dikchu reach Phedang to camp at Lepcha village.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

PHEDANG - SINGHIK (1600 M / 33 KM)

After breakfast, ride through the Lepcha village witnessing the colorful dressed people around. The pathway is mostly gentle till Sangalang along the bank of the river Teesta, then there is descent climb till Mangan (District Headquarter of North-Sikkim); the ‘Large Cardamom Capital of the World’. Grab your lunch on the way. Enjoy camping at Singhik. And wake up witnessing the splendorous views of the Mt. Kanchenjunga range. Overnight stay at the Camp.

Day 4

SINGHIK - CHUNGTHANG (1561 M / 26 KM)

Most of its way to Chungthang, find the metalled trail. The way is mostly gentle, that offers the mesmerizing views of the cascading waterfalls and cliffs. Camp at Chungthang, where you can see the confluence of the Lachen Chu and the Lachung Chu. Grab your lunch on the way. Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 5

CHUNGTHANG - LACHUNG (2624 M / 21 KM)

Get yourself ready to climb through the metalled trail, for about 10 km in the alpine zone. Enjoy the views of the inspiring mountains and waterfalls. Grab your lunch on the way. Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6

LACHUNG - YUMTHANG (3600 M / 24 KM)

After breakfast, leave for Yumthang. The trail passes through the beautiful rhododendron forests and meadows of primulas. You can take a detour to the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary that falls on the way. Lay the camp at rich pasture land of Yumthang, offering spectacular views of the magnificent mountains. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7

YUMTHANG - CHUNGTHANG (45 KM)

After breakfast, enjoy the downhill ride to Chungthang. Overnight stay at Chungthang.

Day 8

CHUNGTHANG - LACHEN (27 KM / 2728 M)

In the morning, ride through the way along the River Lachen Chu to reach Lachen; a small village inhabited by semi-nomadic Bhutia. The trail is metalled and has a smooth climb, which passes the lush Magnolia and bamboo forest. Enjoy the delightful views of deep gorges along the way. Upon reaching, check-in to the Gurudongmar Lodge. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 9

LACHEN - THANGU( 3920 M / 32 KM)

The trail is metalled and smooth, except for few places. It is a comfortable and easy ride that goes through the narrow valley and once you reach the higher altitude it confronts to the wide valley of Yumthang. Enjoy the delightful views of the Primula meadows. There are arrangement of tent accommodation at Thangu. Evening is at your leisure to get accustomed to the village or jam with the locals in the bar to try their traditional drink ‘Chaang’.

Day 10

THANGU - CHOPTA VALLEY - KALAPATHAR (4000 M) - LACHEN (74km)

In the morning after having breakfast leave for Chopta Valley / Kalapathar, relishing the spectacular views of mountains around the Thangu village. Chopta valley is U shaped valley that carries great religious significance. Once you reach Chopta valley, Kalapathar is just 3 km away. From there ride to Lachen. Grab your lunch on the way. On arrival check-in to the Gurudongmar lodge.Overnight stay at the Lodge.

Day 11

LACHEN - CHUNGTHANG (27 KM)

After breakfast, ride downhill to Chungthang. Overnight stay in the Camp.

Day 12

CHUNGTHANG - RANGRANG (1000 M / 38 KM)

In the morning ride till Mangan. Cross the high suspension bridge, once you reach Rangrang, that will lead you to the campsite lying behind the paddy fields.

Day 13

RANGRANG - KABI (1500 M / 32 KM)

On your way to Kabi, pass through the paddy fields and villages inhabited by Bhutias and Subba. On the way also visit the Phensong and Phodang Monasteries. Grab your lunch on the way. Overnight stay in the tents.

Day 14

KABI - GANGTOK (1547 M / 20 KM)

After having the breakfast, leave to visit the historical site of Kabi - Lungtsok, where Bhutia and Lepchas, the two tribes signed their blood brotherhood treaty, in the presence of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The leave for Gangtok. Enjoy the scenic trail which is mostly metalled.

Day 15

GANGTOK - BAGDOGRA

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Bagdogra airport to catch the scheduled flight to carry on with your further destination.

Tour and Services ends

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