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Mountain Biking is an ultimate adventure and fun way to explore
North Sikkim. From ride comprising of 3/4 days to reach Lachung
covering a distance of 115 km and ascending from an altitude of
5500 ft (Gangtok) to 9600 ft (Lachung) this will be an ideal way
to discover North Sikkim.
NORTH SIKKIM, concentrates most of the Bhutia & Lepcha
tribes. Biking in the North Sikkim will assure you of different
shades of green forest and abundant varieties of wild flowers
and insights into the cultures of the Lepcha tribe and the hardy
semi-nomadic Bhutia tribe of the North Sikkim. Discover the
"Hidden treasure of North Sikkim".The best part of this biking
tour is that it can be opted by both young and old, especially
for the nature lovers. During this biking one can assure of
seeing abundance of wild flowers, Blue poppy all variety of
Rhododendrons. Besides flowers the view of Khangchendzonga
range, Karpo-la /Dongkhya peak /Lhako peak Lamo Angdang and
Sengkamo. is breath taking. This biking tour will take you to
the edge of the Tibetan Plateau from the North Sikkim side.
In most part of the tour the accommodation will be in Tents with
all the necessary support teams and vehicles.
At Lachung the accommodation will be provided in Snow Lion
Mountain Resort which is the best hotel of the area and is under
our management. At Lachen, the accommodation will be provided in
Gurudongmar Lodge which is moderate and basic.
TRIP REQUIREMENTS
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 pax
TOUR COST: Email us
WE ALSO CATER TO YOUR TAILOR MADE ITINERARIES FOR ALL SIKKIM
MOUNTAIN BIKING.
#Note:
1. Accommodation on the way to Lachung will be in a moderate
motels or village huts.
2. Accommodation at Lachung will be at Snowlion Mountain Resort
(One of the best in North Sikkim) which is under our management.
3. All enroute necessities will be properly looked after by our
management.
BIKING CUSTOM TRIPS
We also design trips based on your group's requirement.
Please let us know if you are looking for something totally
different from what we are offering above. Email us your group
details and their biking tastes.
NOTE:
If anybody brings a bike with Magura, any other new system
bikes and disk brake system, he/she should bring all the repair
kit and spare parts & tools. Sikkim and Darjeeling are beautiful
hill stations with terraced rice fields, age old beautiful
monasteries and ever smiling people. Sikkim is slowly growing
into a biking paradise.
BIKE HIRE: You need a mountain bike in a good working
condition with helmet, available in Sikkim,which may sometimes
be little small
We have big stock of bikes with front suspension e.g. Trek 4400
with genuine parts.
BICYCLING CLOTHES
1. A 3-season sleeping bag rated to zero
2.T-shirts (cotton and short sleeved)
3.Long sleeve shirt or light pullover (polypropylene is
recommended)
4.Cycling shorts long/short both needed for the unexpected
weather
Waterproof windbreaker with a hood and wind trousers (make sure the
material is breathable for exercise)
5.Cycling socks
6.Cycling shoes
7.Cycling gloves full and half
8.Hat - suitable for cycling and sun protection
9.Micro - sensor Headband
EXTRA ITEMS
01.Sun glasses
02.Suntan block or lotion
03.Personal medication
04.Camera and films
05.Flash light / torch
06.Plastic bags for wet cloths
07.Needle, thread, and safety pins
08.Binoculars
09.Mask for dust
10.Water-bottle or Camel back
11.Power bars & your choice of dry food
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THE MAGICAL RIDE UP NORTH (SIKKIM)
15 Days 14 Nights |
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Day 01 |
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Arrive from Bhadrapur to
Gangtok and transfer to Hotel. |
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Day 02 |
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Gangtok to Phedang (600m/31
km approx) The trail is metal led except between Rakdong
and Dikchu. The trail is gentle till Rakdong and then it
is downhill to Dikchu and then gentle till Phedang. On
this trail stop at Tashi View point to view the
panoramic scene of Mt Khangchendzonga and its range,
then pass through some beautiful Sikkimese villages and
cross the Teesta at Dikchu (an old trading town during
the caravan days from Tibet), to Camp in a Lepcha
village at Phedang in Dzongu. Lunch on the way. |
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Day 03 |
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Phedang to Singhik
(1600m/33km approx) After breakfast start the ride
through Lepcha villages and don't be surprised when
people turn out in numbers to look at you, as this will
be the first time the bikers are passing through their
villages. The trail is gentle till Sankalang and then
there is a gradual climb till Mangan the District
Headquarter of North Sikkim, and is also known as the
"Large Cardamom Capital of the world." Trail till
Sangkalang will be along the right bank of the mighty
Teesta River. The camp will be at Singhik, from where in
the morning you will get the grandest view of the
Khangchendzonga range. Lunch on the way. The trail is
almost metalled. |
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Day 04 |
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Singhik to Chungthang
(1561m/26km) The trail is all metalled except at few
places where the monsoon has washed away the roads. It's
a gentle ride with few climbs at places. The trail will
pass through some beautiful water falls and gorges. Camp
at Chungthang, the confluence of the two great rivers,
the Lachen Chu and the Lachung Chu. Its a small town
with few shops. Lunch on the way. |
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Day 05 |
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Chungthang to Lachung
(2624m/21km). Today the trail is almost uphill and it is
metalled. After about 10 km you will be in the alpine
zone and the view of the mountains and the cascading
waterfalls is just mind blowing. Lunch on the way.
Today, accommodation in Hotel. |
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Day 06 |
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Lachung to Yumthang
(3600m/24km) The trail is mettaled with bits of climbing
and turns, "its altitude." The trail passes through very
beautiful rhododendron forests and meadows of primulas.
The famous Singba Rhodendron Sanctuary falls on this
route. The Camp will be on the beautiful meadows of
Yumthang, with a spectacular view of the mountains all
around you. |
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Day 07 |
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Yumthang to Chungthang
(45km down hill). |
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Day 08 |
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Chungthang to Lachen
(27km/2728m). Now the route follows along the Lachen
Chu. The trail is metalled and is a gradual climb. This
trail passes through thick forest of Magnolia and
bamboo. There are some very deep gorges. Lachen, which
means the big pass is inhabited by semi-nomadic Bhutia
tribe and the village is located between two ancient
moraines with Lamo Angdang peak in the backdrop. The
village consists of about 240 houses. It is worth a
visit to the monastery and the old nunnery. Accomodation
in Gurudongmar Lodge. |
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Day 09 |
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Lachen to Thangu
(3920m/32km) The trail is metalled but at few places it
is rough. The altitude gain is quite quick. In the
beginning the trail passes through narrow valley and as
you reach the higher altitude it begins to open up into
wide valleys. The valley of Yakthang with river flowing
through it is a picturesque sight. The primulas and
other Alpine flowers of the Sikkim Himalayas cover the
meadows. At Thangu accommodation in Tents. In the
evening stroll around the village or go into a local bar
for a sip of "Chaang." |
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Day 10 |
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hangu to Chopta
Valley/Kalapather (4000m) to Lachen (74km)
After break fast start for Chopta Valley/Kalapather.
Chopta Valley is a huge U shaped valley with the Chopta
Chu meandering in between. The Mountains around Thangu
is a beautiful sight. Then ride about 3 km to
Kalapather, the base of the Lunakla, a pass to the
Muguthang valley, home of the "Drokpas." From her ride
towards Lachen. Lunch on the way. Accomodation in
Gurudongmar Lodge. Today the distance covered is quite
long, but most of it is down hill. |
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Day 11 |
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Lachen to Chungthang (27
Kms down hill) At chungthang over night in Camp. |
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Day 12 |
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Chungthang to Rangrang
(1000m 38km) We follow the same trail as we had come up
till Mangan. At rangrang you cross the high suspension
bridge to the Camp site, beside paddy fields. |
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Day 13 |
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Rangrang to Kabi
(1500m/32km) Today the trail passes through paddy fields
and some beautiful Bhutia and subba villages. On the way
visit the Phensong and Phodang Monasteries. Accomodation
in Tents. Lunch on the way. |
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Day 14 |
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Kabi to Gangtok
1547m/20km). In the morning visit the historic site of
Kabi - Lungtsok, wher the two tribes, Bhutia and Lepchas
signed their blood brotherhood treaty with Mt
Khangchendzonga as the witness. Then move on to Gangtok.
The trail is beautiful and metalled with few rough rides
in between |
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Day 15 |
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Gangtok to
Bhadrapur/Bagdogra Fare thee well
In most part of the tour the accommodation will be in
Tents with all the necessary support teams and vehicles.
At Lachung the accommodation will be provided in Snow
Lion Mountain Resort which is the best hotel of the area
and is under our management. At Lachen, the
accommodation will be provided in Gurudongmar Lodge
which is moderate and basic. |
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