Sikkim Mountain Biking

The Mountain Biking in Sikkim tour from Yuksom to Kheocheparimelli is one of the most beautiful ones you can find in Sikkim. Kheocheparimelli is a unique place. The biking tour starts from the morning and the first half of it is downhill. You can take breaks upon reaching the tourist attractions like Kangchendzonga National Park, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery, and more. The rest of the tour is a steep uphill ride which can often be tricky if you aren’t an experienced biker.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Tashi Teenka, Kangchendzonga National Park, Dubdi Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, and Khecheopalri Lake.

If you enjoy an uphill mountain biking ride then this tour is the one for you. Temi is located at a height of 5500 feet. The entire path from Sirwani to Temi is steep and it will surely offer you the excitement that you expect from a mountain biking adventure trip. Temi is the sole tea garden in Sikkim. You must visit the plantation upon reaching there. Temi has camping spots where you can spend the night.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Banjhakri Water Falls, Hanuman Tok, MG Marg, Ranka Monastery, Buddha Park, and more.

The first half of this Bike Ride in Sikkim is to Damthang, a small, beautiful town in South Sikkim. It is located at 7000 feet. However, the rise from Temi is gradual, so, you don’t have to put too much effort. Rabongla is located at 6500 feet. The path to Rabongla from Damthang is a gradual decline in parts but it is mostly plain. Once in Rabongla, you are free to explore this beautiful town and camp there for the night.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Mane Choekhorling Gompa, Yungdrung Kundrakling, Palchen Choeling Monastery, Buddha Park, and more.

You start the mountain biking tour with a descending ride from Pemayanstse to Dentam. From there, you turn to Rinchenpong and the ride becomes a gradual uphill one. However, after a few kilometres of riding the bike, you will notice that the road becomes rather straightforward. The entire 45 km mountain bike ride from Pemayanstse to Rinchenpong is a rather enjoyable one even if not too challenging. The setting is beautiful and you can surely enjoy cycling amid the greenery. You can stay at the Rinchenpong Village Resort overnight.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Pemayangtse monastery, Kaluk Village, and more.

This Mountain Biking in Sikkim journey from Maenam to Borong has to be completed by foot. Borong is located at 6000 feet, so the path to there from Maenam will be a declining one. The 12 km journey by foot is rather easy because of the downhill movement. You can rest during your walk and take small detours to visit a few sightseeing destinations. Once you are in Borong, you can rest there at night and then continue your mountain biking tour from there next morning.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Barely Bridge, Silver Falls, Garang Monastery, Fatak Village, and Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.

If you like the smell of cardamom then this particular trek will be the one to remember. The mountain biking trail from Tashiding to Yuksom is a rather easy one as it is almost completely levelled. However, that doesn’t make the ride any less enjoyable. The few kilometres ride through the cardamom field surely will refresh your mind. Add to that the stunning beauty of mountains and greenery that surrounds the area. The pleasant ride will make your trip even better.   

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Tashi Teenka, Kangchendzonga National Park, Dubdi Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, and Khecheopalri Lake.

The steep downward ride is the challenger of this Bike Ride in Sikkim. Because of the vertical characteristic, the path here requires you to be at your best all the time. However, it’s also a fun ride for the same reason. If you like adventure sports then you surely will appreciate the thrill. Another great thing about this tour is the presence of green Himalaya around you. Filling your lungs with the fresh air will charge your mind. There are a few waterfalls on the way which you will surely appreciate.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Pemayangtse monastery and more.

The ride from Rinchenpong starts off really easy. The road at the beginning is rather plain and without challenges. You can enjoy the surrounding views of the mountains and enjoy the cool weather. Then it slowly becomes a downhill ride through the ancient villages of Western Sikkim. On your way, there are multiple tourist attractions, including the Rinchenpong Monastery and Green Lung Park. You can enjoy the break for a while and then continue your ride to Jorethang.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Poison Lake, Rinchenpong Monastery, Green Lung Park, Kitam Bird Sanctuary, and more.

There are no villages on the route from Rabongla to Maenam, all that there is the wilderness. During your tour of Mountain Biking in Sikkim, you will need to trek this 14 km path, which will add a different kind of charm to your trip. One of the highlights of this trek is the view of the Maenam Peak, which is spectacular in itself. Once you reach Maenam, you can camp in there and spend the night in a tent. That’s surely an adventurous addition.  

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Buddha Park, Tashiding Monastery, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, and more.

This Bike Ride in Sikkim starts on a level ground and it doesn’t change much until Ralang. You can visit the local monasteries there and then continue your journey. Your next destination is Rangit Valley and the path to there changes from uphill to downhill often. Once you reach there, you need to climb 13 km to Tashiding, which is rather challenging. There are guest houses there for an overnight stay for the travelers who don’t like tents.  

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Fatak Village, Silver Falls, Barely Bridge, Gerang Monastery, the view of Kanchenjungha, Tashiding Monastery, and more.

The beginning of this tour of Mountain Biking in Sikkim stretches through beautiful rice fields and greenery. The long open fields bring you cool wind and the aroma of the fresh grasslands. After a while, you start to go downhill and it ends only in Sirwani. If you start your cycling tour early morning then you will reach your destination by afternoon. You can then spend the remaining of the day exploring the area and visit sightseeing attractions.

Best Time For the Tour: October to late November.

Nearby Attractions: Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Temi Tea garden, Rumtek and Sang monasteries, and more.