Location: Bagdogra, Sikkim
Recommended Season: October to December
Distance: 430 km
Height: 9600 ft.
Places Covered: Bagdogra - Gangtok - Phedang - Singhik - Chungthang - Lachung - Yumthang - Chungthang - Lachen - Thangu - Choptag Valley - Kalapather - Chungthang - Rangrang - Kabi - Gangtok - Bagdogra
Sikkim, the landlocked Indian state which is cuddled in the Himalayan Mountains is featured by mountainous terrains, which makes it a good spot for biking. This is quite a new sport in Sikkim and people enjoy it even during the time of monsoon in the wet dirt road. The rides along the rough terrains provide riders challenge filled with excitement.
Sikkim with its surreal natural beauty offers stunning backdrops to the cycling enthusiasts while they enjoy riding through the rugged and dramatic terrain. Adventure lovers will experience the beauty of countryside, diverse flora & fauna, the alluring Sikkimese lifestyle as they meander through the gorgeous green hills and valleys.
Experience the sky beating white snow covered mountains, steep roads, multi-shaped roads, stretched rivers, barren land, glaciers and more. The varied and exquisite topography of Himalayas offer the perfect place for mountain biking, it is really a pleasure being here. Whether one likes smooth surface or really hard, it provides an outstanding drive.
Another destination biker would love to explore is the state of Sikkim, which allows the visitor to get in touch with the colourful cultural heritage and monastic lifestyle of the Sikkimese people. One of best adventure products in Sikkim is mountain biking. The rugged and dramatic terrain of Sikkim Himalayas offers sure and exciting biking trails to the adventure lovers. As Most of the roads in Sikkim are negotiable by mountain bikes. The beauty of the countryside, flora and fauna and lifestyle of the Sikkimese people is best experienced on a bike's seat as you meander through lush green hills and dales. Mostly it is popular in North Sikkim & West Sikkim. Mountain Biking is an ultimate adventure and fun way to explore North Sikkim. Ascending from an altitude of 5500 ft (Gangtok) to 9600 ft (Lachung) this will be an ideal way to discover North Sikkim.
By Air: Nearest Airport: Bagdogra airport, ByTrain: Nearest Railway Station: The New Jalpaiguri Railway station which is at a distance of half an hour, By Road: Buses and Taxis