Nov
From Delhi’s chaos to Sikkim’s clouds, 14 days of countless bends and infinite memories
Event
Details Of The Event
About The Event
Day 1 – Delhi → Siliguri (NJP/Bagdogra)
Overnight train (Mahananda Express, North East Express) OR flight (2 hrs).
Rest up in Siliguri.
Pick up rented bikes (test ride, get permits info).
Day 2 – Siliguri → Gangtok (120 km / 5 hrs)
Ride through Teesta River valley.
Stay at MG Marg hostel/café hub.
Day 3 – Gangtok Local Exploration
Rest bikes, walk the city.
Monasteries: Rumtek, Enchey.
Café hopping & night market.
Day 4 – Day Ride: Nathula Pass / Tsomgo Lake / Baba Mandir
Permit required (apply previous day).
Stunning high-altitude road ride.
Return to Gangtok.
Day 5 – Gangtok → Lachen (120 km)
Scenic uphill ride.
Stay in a simple village homestay.
Day 6 – Gurudongmar Lake Ride (17800 ft)
Early morning ride (cold, thin air – go slow).
Return → stay at Lachung.
Day 7 – Yumthang Valley & Zero Point Ride
Valley of Flowers.
If Zero Point open → ride to snow zone.
Stay in Lachung/Gangtok.
Day 8 – Gangtok → Ravangla (70 km)
Peaceful town, Buddha Park, Ralong Monastery.
Great place to slow down.
Day 9 – Ravangla → Namchi → Pelling (90 km)
Ride via rolling hills & villages.
Stay in Pelling hostel/homestay.
Day 10 – Pelling Exploration (Local Ride)
Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins.
Skywalk & Kanchenjunga views.
Day 11 – Pelling → Yuksom (40 km)
Historic first capital of Sikkim.
Gateway to Goechala trek (good for short hikes).
Day 12 – Yuksom → Siliguri (160 km / 7 hrs)
Ride down, return bikes in Siliguri.
Stay overnight in Siliguri.
Day 13 – Siliguri → Delhi
Overnight train/flight.
Back to Delhi.
Day 14 – Buffer Day in Delhi
Keep this as spare in case of delays.
? Backpacker + Bike Rider Tips
Bike rentals: ₹1200–1800/day (Silguri/Gangtok). Deposit + license copy.
Stay: Hostels/homestays (₹500–800/night).
Permits:
Nathula & North Sikkim (Lachen/Lachung) → apply via Gangtok travel desk.
Bikes must be registered in Sikkim for North Sikkim entry (ask rental agency, they arrange it).
Fuel: Carry extra 5L jerrycan in North Sikkim.
Budget: ₹25k–35k for 14 days (stay, food, bike, fuel, permits).
lets have informal chat with all the members
Day 1 – Delhi → Siliguri (NJP/Bagdogra)
Overnight train (Mahananda Express, North East Express) OR flight (2 hrs).
Rest up in Siliguri.
Pick up rented bikes (test ride, get permits info).
Day 2 – Siliguri → Gangtok (120 km / 5 hrs)
Ride through Teesta River valley.
Stay at MG Marg hostel/café hub.
Day 3 – Gangtok Local Exploration
Rest bikes, walk the city.
Monasteries: Rumtek, Enchey.
Café hopping & night market.
Day 4 – Day Ride: Nathula Pass / Tsomgo Lake / Baba Mandir
Permit required (apply previous day).
Stunning high-altitude road ride.
Return to Gangtok.
Day 5 – Gangtok → Lachen (120 km)
Scenic uphill ride.
Stay in a simple village homestay.
Day 6 – Gurudongmar Lake Ride (17800 ft)
Early morning ride (cold, thin air – go slow).
Return → stay at Lachung.
Day 7 – Yumthang Valley & Zero Point Ride
Valley of Flowers.
If Zero Point open → ride to snow zone.
Stay in Lachung/Gangtok.
Day 8 – Gangtok → Ravangla (70 km)
Peaceful town, Buddha Park, Ralong Monastery.
Great place to slow down.
Day 9 – Ravangla → Namchi → Pelling (90 km)
Ride via rolling hills & villages.
Stay in Pelling hostel/homestay.
Day 10 – Pelling Exploration (Local Ride)
Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins.
Skywalk & Kanchenjunga views.
Day 11 – Pelling → Yuksom (40 km)
Historic first capital of Sikkim.
Gateway to Goechala trek (good for short hikes).
Day 12 – Yuksom → Siliguri (160 km / 7 hrs)
Ride down, return bikes in Siliguri.
Stay overnight in Siliguri.
Day 13 – Siliguri → Delhi
Overnight train/flight.
Back to Delhi.
Day 14 – Buffer Day in Delhi
Keep this as spare in case of delays.
? Backpacker + Bike Rider Tips
Bike rentals: ₹1200–1800/day (Silguri/Gangtok). Deposit + license copy.
Stay: Hostels/homestays (₹500–800/night).
Permits:
Nathula & North Sikkim (Lachen/Lachung) → apply via Gangtok travel desk.
Bikes must be registered in Sikkim for North Sikkim entry (ask rental agency, they arrange it).
Fuel: Carry extra 5L jerrycan in North Sikkim.
Budget: ₹25k–35k for 14 days (stay, food, bike, fuel, permits).
