Sikkim • Adventure Sikkim
Adventure Sikkim- 15 days
This bike, trek & raft itinerary offers an exclusive & first hand experience of Sikkim - the lands, its people, the flora & fauna. Biking is on proper motor able roads avoiding high traffic routes and meandering through the lush countryside and forests. The itinerary has been designed with room for flexibility in routes (Sikkim has a wide network of motor able roads) and overnight stays. Also a pilot vehicle preceding the group and a back up jeep will ensure full support to make biking in Sikkim a wonderful experience.
A trek to Menam peak (10,500ft) is included to offer a trek through a typical broad leafed forest of Sikkim and also for a truly fascinating and awesome view of the Sikkim Himalayas. The rafting trip at the end is an unforgettable experience of riding the white waters of the Teesta River.
The best time to experience CLASSIC SIKKIM would be March - May and October - December.
Itinerary in details of Adventure Sikkim
Day 01: Bagdogra – Gangtok Distance: 123 km.
Meet, assist and transfer from Bagdogra airport and drive (4 ½ hrs) through the Teesta valley to Gangtok.
Overnight The Chumbi Residency.
Day 02: Destination: Gangtok- Ranka-Martam (bike) Distance: 29 km.
The first day biking will start with a slight down hill route to a mountain stream and then level before a gradual climb through Rumtek and then to Martam (1520 mtrs).
Overnight in Martam Village Resort is an experience of a typical Sikkimese countryside with modern amenities.
Day 03: Destination: Martam - Simchuthang (bike) Distance: 45 km.
The initially downhill route goes to the Teesta valley and after short uphill, levels to pass through stretches of terraced paddy fields to meet the river upstream at Simchuthang.
Over night in tents.
Day 04: Destination: Simchuthang - Temi (bike) Distance: 30 km.
The route for this day is uphill all the way to Temi (1670 mtrs) which is also the only tea garden in Sikkim.
Overnight in Tents near the tea garden.
Day 05: Destination: Temi - Ravangla (bike) Distance: 25 km.
A gradual climb up to Damthang (2200 mtrs) and level and gradual downhill drive to Ravangla (1950 mtrs) a small picturesque town of South Sikkim.
Overnight in Mt Narsing Village Resort.
Day 06: Destination: Ravangla - Menam (Trek) Distance: 14 km.
Trek through a dense forest - an experience of the wilderness, as there are no human settlements enroute. The view from Menam peak (3200 mtrs) is the most spectacular and comprehensive that one can get of the Sikkim Himalayas.
Overnight in tents.
Day 07: Destination: Menam-trek-Borong (2000 mtrs) Distance: 12 km.
The return from Menam is a fairly downhill walk to Borong village. Explore Borong village and get a feel of the rural life in Sikkim.
Overnight in Tents in the village.
Day 08: Destination: Borong - Tashiding (bike) Distance: 38 km.
A level route through Ralang where you can visit the monasteries. After a gradual climb to Ravangla it is downhill to the Rangit valley and a 13 km climb to Tashiding.
Overnight in tents.
Day 09: Destination: Tashiding - Yuksom (bike) Distance: 19 km
A gradual climb through villages and plantations to reach the historic village of Yuksom.
Overnight in Tashigang Hotel.
Day 10: Destination: Yuksom - Pelling (bike) Distance: 49 km
A fairly downhill route initially goes uphill after crossing the Rimbi stream.
Overnight in the Norbughang Resort.
Day 11: Destination: Pelling (Rest day).
The rest day to help you rejuvenate for the rest of the journey. Also to visit the Pemayangtse monastery, walk leisurely to Sangacholling monastery and the old Palace ruins at Rabdentse.
Overnight in the Norbughang Resort.
Day 12: Destination: Pemayangtse/ Pelling - Soreng (bike) Distance: 45 km.
Descend to Dentam and a gradual climb ending with a downhill to Soreng.
Overnight in Tents.
Day 13: Soreng - Jorethang (bike) Distance: 24 km.
The last day of biking is descending to Jorethang located on the bank of river Rangit.
Overnight in Hotel Namgyal.
Day 14: Jorethang – drive & raft – Siliguri Distance: 94 km.
A short drive to the rafting put in point and an exhilarating trip riding the Teesta river. Drive to Siliguri.
Overnight Cinderella Hotel.
Day 15: Siliguri - Bagdogra
Drive to Bagdogra airport (20 kms / 45 mins) to catch the flight to your next destination.
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