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).