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13 Days Northeast Cycling Tour in Kalimpong and Sikkim

Northeast Cycling Tour in Kalimpong and Sikkim - 13 Days .It is a country with a variety of landscapes, embedded in a long and interesting history. An eviable culture that embraces the arts, nature, heritage, religion, innovation and a strong sense of justice for all. Bagdogra - Silguri - Kalimpong - Gumpa Dara - Rinchenpong - Pelling - Yoksom - Darjeeling - Bagdogra

Day 1,Bagdogra Arrival

We will arrive at Bagdogra airport from where we will transfer to a hotel at Silguri 13 kms way. We will check and fit out the bikes before retiring for the night

Day 2,Samthar Plateau

After breakfast we will commence our ride to Samthar plateau at 1400 m. From there, we will drive 51 Kms to the Himalayan foothills. Continue biking for about 30 Kms ascending from 900 m to 1650 m followed by a descent to 1400m. Overnight at atmospheric Samthar Farm House, with parorama of snow views. Kalimpong biking forest halt Samthar Firm House Bikers.

Day 3,Remote Valley

Today we go on a full day nature & culture trek to a remote valley with an over 100 year old Lepcha temple. We pass through forests, farm- lands and ethnic hamlets. Return to Samthar Farm House for overnight.

Day 4,Gumpa Dara

We continue biking to Gumpa Dara, 41 kms away and at 2000m through rough tracks. The route is undulating and we climb upto 2050 m at the highest point. Overnight at guest house / in camp.

Day 5,Kalimpong

Today we bike to Kalimpong, 43 kms away. The ride today is on tarmac surface. There is a short ascent to 2000 m followed by a long descent down to 1400 m. The traffic is light changing to moderate closer to town. We will pass through forests, small bazaars and villages. In the evening we will explore Kalimpong. Visit the "Raj" hill station, " Raj" period buildings, orchid and flower nurseries and do some exotic shopping. Overnight at Hotel / home stay.

Day 6,Sikkim

Today we will bike 69 Kms to the Sikkimese village of Biksthang Chuchen from where we will drive 20 Kms to the entry check post at Malli. Continue biking on tarmac highway with light traffic. The route is undulating, climbing from 200 m to 1900 m. Overnight at Village Resort with enchanting views. Sikkim biking Sikkim biking.

Day 7,Hillay

Our destination today is Hillay, 66 kms away at 2700 m. We will transfer 19 Kms to Rinchenpong and visit a Buddhist monastery before we cycle to Hillay. We will pass through forests, farmlands, river valley and picture post card villages before we reach our camp site for overnight stay.

Day 8,Pelling

Trek cum bike to Pelling. We start with a 6 hours trek climbing upto 3050 m through Rhododendron sanctuary, and down to a river valley, at 1450 m. Thereafter bike 20 kms to Pelling. Fairly steep tarmac road with low traffic. Overnight at hotel

Day 9,Pelling

Full day sightseeing around the famous Pamayangtse and Sanga Choling Monasteries. Overnight at hotel at Pelling.

Day 10,Rimbi Valley

Today we bike 52 Kms to Yoksom at 1780 m. We have 13 Km of steep descent to Rimbi Valley followed by steady ascent of 21 Kms to Yoksom. En-route we will visit the holy Khichepheri lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11,Darjeeling

Today we head for Darjeeling . We will bike 58 Kms to Naya Bazar and drive 21 kms to Darjeeling . En-route we will take a short trekking detour to visit the famous Tashiding Monastery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12,Darjeeling

Today we spend a relaxed day at Darjeeling, sightseeing and shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13,Bagdogra

Transfer to Bagdogra airport for onward departure.

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