Gangtok Biking Packages | Duration | Price |
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7 Days Adventurous Sikkim Bike Tour | 7 days & 6 nights | INR 29,500 |
Sikkim Bhutan Bike Adventure | FREE Kanchenjunga Excursion | 13 days & 12 nights | INR 29,000 |
Adventurous Bike Trip to North Sikkim | Fuel Inclusion | 6 days & 5 nights | INR 15,500 |
Silk Route Bike Trip | 6 days & 5 nights | INR 16,500 |
Known for its monasteries and temples, Gangtok is a beautiful city and mountain biking in Gangtok is one of the best ways you can explore all its beauty! Bike rides through the peaks and ranges give tourists an unmatched thrill as you ride through Sikkim's rugged terrain and explore the beauty that lies beyond.
The view of the magnificent Himalayas and Mt. Kanchenjunga can be witnessed from close quarters when you're biking through the small town. If you're an ametuer rider, you may take a short trip from Gangtok to Hanuman Tok or Martam, which are a short distance away from the capital city.
For a more satisfying experience, you can explore destinations within 100 Kms like Tashiding or Yuksom, where you can spend the night before riding back to Gangtok. If you're an adventure enthusiast and short trips simply aren't enough for you, you can choose a 9-day or 15-day tour all the way from Gangtok to Darjeeling or other destinations around.
This will give you an opportunity to visit the Nathula Pass, ride through bends and steep slopes and marvel at the sight of the Yumthang Valley. All this and more, while being mesmerised by the Himalayas in the backdrop.
Mountain biking through Gangtok is challenging as much as it is exciting, and is quickly gaining popularity. Make sure you head there while it's still a unique activity!
1. Gangtok - Martam
Start your 19 km long journey from Gangtok and ride downhill through Ranka which is fairly simple. Admire the mystic beauty of Rani Khola, a small town, before heading to the beautiful Martam Village. Martam is home to the lush Saramsa Botanic Garden, Shanti Viewpoint and a short distance away is the Rumtek Monastery that you can head to.
The beautiful Village Resort in Martam is a great venue to reside at, if you choose to spend the night here before heading back.
2. Gangtok - Ravangla - Tashidang
This 100 km route makes every bit of mountain biking in Gangtok worth it! Pedal towards the picturesque Temi Tea Garden, the only tea estate in Sikkim known to make the finest quality 'black tea'. Head to the gorgeous town of Ravangla and be mesmerised with the views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Kabru, and Mt. Sinialchu.
Take a stopover and witness the crack of dawn as the golden rays gleam amidst the mountains. After making your way to Tashiding, seek blessings at the local monastery before proceeding with your journey or making your way back to Gangtok.
3. Gangtok - Rumtek
The journey from Gangtok to the pilgrimage town of Rumtek is a short 35 km ride. The first 20 Kms are a downhill journey on a bumpy road, followed by an uphill bike climb the rest of the way. Along the way you'll notice brightly coloured prayer flags hanging across, which symbolise blessings.
Once at Rumtek, visit the popular Rumtek Monastery known for its Golden Stupa. A trip to this tranquil destination will make mountain biking in Gangtok absolutely worth it! Try to be here for the Tibetan New Year called Losar, to enjoy festivities to the fullest!