Our Bike Trip To Sikkim Proved To Be The Best Moment in 2021

Our plan for the bike trip to Sikkim started 3 months ago and at that time we simply thought of visiting like a normal tourist. We began to search for hotels and tourist spots. We came across some of the most exotic destinations in Sikkim which just blew our mind.

After discussing a lot about the spots, we concluded that this vacation will not be just an ordinary vacation; it will be an adventure ride. But the main issue was that we were from Delhi and taking our bike from Delhi to Gangtok was not an easy job.

So, we decided to rent bikes. Again after a lot of research and public recommendation, we came across Darjeeling Riders who offers bike rental in Siliguri. They have a bunch of bikes suitable for all riding styles. So what’s next! We just called them and booked the bikes according to our dates.

Here’s how we enjoyed our bike trip to Sikkim-

We landed on Bagdogra and took the Bikes from Darjeeling Riders in Siliguri and started our journey.

Day 1: The Adventure Starts

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Starting from Siliguri to Gangtok, we came across the beautiful Teesta River, mini waterfalls, some good roads, and some off-road patch. The journey was no so tough but eye-catching.

Day 2: The Rest Day

We took one-day extra rest in Gangtok for our permits and explored the small town a bit.

Day 3: Gangtok to Lachung

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We started early and left for Lachung. The road was long with lots of beautiful landscapes and some water crossings. We arrived in the evening and went to our pre-booked homestay for the night.

Day 4: Lachung to Yumthang Valley

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We had our breakfast and departed for Yumthang valley. This patch was tough. But after arriving in Yumthang and exploring it, we were refreshed by its view. By afternoon, we left for Lachung back.

Day 5: Mt. Katau Visit and Ride to Lachen

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We departed for Mt. Katau and reached there by 1 hr. We played with some snow and captured all the memories in frames for us. After 2 hours of fun, we headed back to Lachung, packed our luggage after departed for Lachen. We reached Lachen by 2 hrs and moved into a homestay.

Day 6: Gurudongmar Lake and back to Gangtok

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The final day!!! Gurudongmar Lake was our target and we achieved it within 3 hrs starting from Lachen. Gurudongmar is an untouched beauty; you won’t feel coming back home after visiting that place. But, we had a long way to go home, so we departed directly for Gangtok after spending some time there. We arrived in Gangtok late.

Day 7: The Last Ride from Gangtok to Siliguri

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Departed early for Siliguri from Gangtok and reached there by afternoon. We handed over our bikes to the bike rental service in Siliguri and went to our hotel.

Day 8: A Journey that never ENDS…

Our flight tickets were pre-booked for the day and we finally departed for our home- Delhi.

Our total KM count at the end of the journey was around 550 but in the Himalayas 550kms feels like 1500kms. The terrain is not as easy as you think.

This was a Journey of a lifetime!!

We had heard about few cons and people who try to loot you during a trip to North East but to be honest we did  never witness such things. Our tour companion i mean that bike rental company helped us with almost everything and let us have a hassle free and the most enjoyable trip ever.