Bike Ride Itinerary 1: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake – Nathula Pass – Zuluk Loop (Old Silk Route)
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Time: April–June and October–November
Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok
Arrive at Gangtok and collect your rental bike. After a quick briefing on road conditions and altitude precautions, explore MG Marg, local cafés, and get permits for Nathula.
Overnight: Gangtok
Day 2: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake – Nathula Pass – Zuluk (90 km / 6–7 hrs)
Start early for an exhilarating ride through winding mountain roads.Visit the stunning Tsomgo Lake, perched at 12,400 ft, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.Ride further up to Nathula Pass (14,140 ft), the Indo-China border (permits needed).Descend through the Old Silk Route, passing through snow walls and clouds till Zuluk village.
Overnight: Zuluk Homestay
Day 3: Zuluk – Thambi View Point – Kupup – Gnathang Valley – Aritar (80 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning ride to Thambi View Point to catch sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
Continue towards Kupup Lake and Gnathang Valley, often called the “Switzerland of the East.”
End your ride at Aritar, known for its pristine lake and monasteries.
Overnight: Aritar
Day 4: Aritar – Rongli – Gangtok (70 km / 5 hrs)
Enjoy the ride through lush valleys and tea gardens back to Gangtok.
Relax, enjoy a café evening or explore local markets.
Overnight: Gangtok
Day 5: Departure from Gangtok
Return your bike and depart with unforgettable memories of the Silk Route adventure.
Bike Ride Itinerary 2: Gangtok – Lachen – Gurudongmar – Lachung – Yumthang Valley
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Best Time: April–June, September–November
Day 1: Gangtok Arrival
Acclimatize and get your permits for North Sikkim.
Overnight: Gangtok
Day 2: Gangtok – Lachen (120 km / 6 hrs)
Ride through scenic valleys, passing Seven Sisters Waterfall and alpine forests.Reach Lachen, a quaint village nestled in the Himalayas.
Overnight: Lachen
Day 3: Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung (170 km / 8–9 hrs)
Start early (3–4 AM) for Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) – one of the highest lakes in the world.The terrain is rough but the landscape breathtaking — barren mountains, frozen rivers, and prayer flags.Ride back to Lachung, a beautiful hamlet.
Overnight: Lachung
Day 4: Lachung – Yumthang Valley – Zero Point – Lachung
Visit the famous Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers), blanketed with alpine blossoms.Ride further to Zero Point (15,000 ft) for a snow adventure.
Overnight: Lachung
Day 5: Lachung – Gangtok (120 km / 6 hrs)
Return through waterfalls, mountain streams, and lush greenery.Evening leisure in Gangtok.
Overnight: Gangtok
Day 6 : Departure
