Cycling in Sikkim & West Bengal

Cycling Tour of Sikkim & North Bengal: The Monastic Trail | 9 to 14 days

Cycle Tour of Sikkim & W Bengal: Of Mountains and Monastries

This tour of Sikkim takes us through East, South and Western districts of this beautiful himalayan state. We will generally be in sub alpine rural himalayas, this provides us an excellent opportunity to observe life in these parts, interact with the locals and throughout be accompanied by amazing panoramas of the high himalayas. This tour takes you through most of the important locations of this state.

overview

Level: Tough
Total Days: 9 to 14
Max. Cycling distance: Upto 450Km
Avg. Cycling Distance: 60 Km
Terrain: 100% Hilly / Mountanious
Altitude variation: 50 to 2200 mts
Best Time: Sept/Oct - Mar/May
Airport In: Bagdogra (W Bengal)
Airport Out: Bagdogra (W Bengal)

HIGHLIGHTS

Unsurpassed views of the Mighty Kanchenjunga massif.
In the shadows of the high Eastern Himalayas.
Explore the sub-alpine belt of rural Sikkim.
Some of the most important monasteries of the state.
Tea Plantations, River Valleys, Remote Villages

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation: Hotels, Eco Lodges & Camping
Meals: As much as possibly we try cover all the local cuisines
Refreshments & Water: High energy snacks and Water during activities

INCLUSIONS

All accommodation
All Meals
Refreshment and water throughout
SUV backup throughout
Guide on cycle
Multi- geared cycles (Scott Aspect 660 / Trek 3700D) with helmets
FA Kit
Tools and spares
Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
All permits

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Bikes

Scott 660 Aspect / Trek 3700 (MTB)

Fork 80mm travel
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TX50 / 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tourney RD-TX35 21 Speed (Upgraded)
Shifters Shimano ST-EF 41 L / 7R EZ-ire plus (Upgraded)
Brakeset Tektro SCM-02 mech. Disc 160F/160Rmm Rotor
Front Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI
Rear Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI
Weight 13.6 kg / 29.98 lbs

Terrain & Road Condition

This tour takes you to some of the high roads of the eastern Himalayas, with a variety of road conditions. The road conditions change every year given the fickle nature of the mountains.

Backup

Sturdy SUV’s and sturdier driver will accompany you on every trip. the condition of roads do not allow for larger vehicles, however do our best to provide you the best in comfort in relation to the routes that we ply on. These vehicles are along right from your airport pick up to your drop back to the airport.

Permits

Indian nationals require a Inner Line Permit (ILP) whereas foreign nationals require Restricted Area Permits (RAP), both of which have a certain fees applicable.

Weather Pattern

Post monsoon months of September- October and pre monsoon months of March-April are very pleasant with blue skies and a fair days. Peak winters are from November to February with the mercury often coming down below 0 C.

Safety

We have a very experienced team which is also local. This reflects in the overall safety of our tours. Rest assured your guides know where extra attention is required and when. All our routes are well known to us, we know where the nearest medical facilities are, we know whom to contact if in case of an emergency, we know all the alternate routes in case of road blockages. We have CASEVAC protocols in place to streamline the process in case of emergencies. You can rest easy knowing that in the outdoors in general and this region in particular you are in safe hands with us.

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