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 |
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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.
