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