A Jewel in the North East, Sikkim is one of the most charismatic and serene place with magnificent vistas of nature and unending greenery. Get enchanted by the beauty of the Himalayas standing tall bordering Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Sikkim offers a rich cultural experience, as it was once a part of ancient silk route, making a Motorbike Expedition to Sikkim a must- do thing.

Emerald alpine valleys, gurgling waterfalls, antiquated roads, and magnificent vistas of Himalayas pulls travelers from all over the world to see the lavish natural beauty this place holds. In the Sikkim Motorcycle Tour, you will first ride to beautiful and scenic Gangtok and then to the North Sikkim Plateau where you will be amazed to see Gurudongmar Tso Lake. Take a dip in the freezing water if you wish to and then walk through the Rhododendrons forest to reach Lachung Monastery. The next day, continue on your Sikkim Bike trip to Yumthang Zero Point, where you will be amazed to see loads of snow, crooked pathways and if you get lucky you might even see frozen river or half frozen river.

Visit the veiled gems of Sikkim in a manner like never before, ride to Chungthang, where make sure you visit the Gurudwara, and then to Gangtok, where the sightseeing and exploration of Sikkim culture will welcome you with open hands. Head out to see the bubbling local market that lights up at dusk, offering travelers a great chance to get along with the locals and get acquainted with their culture. You will also pass through the exhilarating routes of hairpin bends in Zuluk. Keep your camera handy, as you might spot various picturesque frame including India’s Highest Mountain Peak, Kanchenjunga.

If we talk about the North East culture, you will be pleased to see such a warm and welcoming nature of the locals. Make sure you visit the Buddhist Monasteries and other sacred sites to have a better sense of their unique culture. Another noticeable aspect of North-East region is that it is very colorful, from temples to monastery, from sky to hills; everything is just so vibrant that your clicked pictures will be naturally awesome for your Instagram feed. The Sikkim bike trip is a great way to get introduced to popular motorbike tours in India.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Siliguri and Drive to Gangtok (114 km | 4-5 hrs | 1,650 m)
After your arrival in Siliguri, we will gather at a common ponit. Now, you will commence the journey to Sikkim as you will head towards Gangtok. Siliguri to Gangtak transfers will be done on SUV / Tempo.  You will see beautiful and scenic views of nature, picturesque terrains and much more. The beauty of Gangtok will ensnare you instantly. You will stay in hotel in Gangtok. Make sure to clear your all permits properly. 

Day 2: Gangtok Sightseeing (Approx 60 km)
As soon as the morning unfolds, get ready to explore the beautiful city of Sikkim, Gangtok. Bikes will be allocated to you and then we will do full day city tour and will cover places like : Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Dro-Dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls. You can take a trek to Hanuman Tok or spend time at markets, trying local food and buying souvenirs for yourself. Interact with locals, and you will hear amazing stories from them. And if you wish to completely cut off from the people, you can just get in sync with the Zen philosophy here. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Gangtok.

Day 3: Gangtok - Nathula - Gangtok (110 km | 7-5 hrs | 4,310 m)
Today morning, after a hearty breakfast, take your belongings and proceed to Nathula, where your photography skills might come out. Get pictures for your Instagram feed, and then you will ride back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 4: Gangtok - Lachen (107 km | 4-5 hrs | 2,750 m)
Today morning, you will start the journey towards Lachen. You will bid goodbye to the beautiful city of Gangtok and embark on a journey to the holy lands of North Sikkim. And did you know this route was also taken by Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his way to North Sikkim. Enroute you will take a halt at Mangan for permits and then proceed towards Chungthang, which is situated at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung rivers, which combine to form the Teesta River. Then we will leave for Lachen, which also the base for Gurudongmar. The altitude of Lachen is quite high, so you might come across bumpy pathways, get acclimatize to the high altitude.

Day 5: Lachen - Gurudongmar Lake - Lachung (176 km | 7-8 hrs | 2,700 m)
After a scrumptious meal of breakfast in the morning, you will proceed on the journey to explore Sikkim. At first, you will ride to North Sikkim Plateau, on reaching, you can take a dip in Gurudongmar Tso (caution: it will be extremely freezing). Then, post lunch, you will re-commence the journey to Lachung, which is summoned as the valley of rhododendron flowers. In the evening, you can spend the rest of the time at your own leisure or visit the Lachung Monastery. Overnight stay in Lachung.

Day 6: Lachung - Yumthang Zero Point - Gangtok (52 km | 2-3 hrs | 4,572 m)
Today morning, you will embark on the journey to Yumthang Zero Point, where you will be amazed to see loads of snow, crooked pathways and if you get lucky you might even see frozen river or half frozen river, depending on the weather conditions. Also, it will be very cold there, so make sure you wear and carry warm clothes. After lunch, you will proceed your ride to Gangtok. On reaching in the evening, you can explore the night scenes of Gangtok. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 7: Gangtok - Siliguri (114 km | 4-5 hrs | 123 m)
In the morning, after a good meal, you will head towards Siliguri today on SUV / Tempo. After reaching Siliguri your trip will end. Take back the wonderful memories along with you.