 Mountain
Biking to Sandakphu
Duration - 13 days
Customisation - on request
Minimum size of group - 2 heads
Difficulty level - tough
Ideal time to visit - Anytime except Mid June - End August
Cost of the tour -
2 heads $700 / head.
3 - 6 heads $ 600 / head.
Special rates for larger groups.
Tour Description
The area offers some of the best mountain biking in the world.
You will be riding through rural backroads dotted with monasteries,
tea gardens, and with local ethnic people that makes it an unforgettable
cultural experience. The real fun begins as you leave Maneybhanjan
for the Singalila National Park as the  spectacular
views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, and major peaks dot your
landscape. Lush jungle trails full with rhododendron supplements
the backdrop of high mountains.
Day 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra
airport / NJP rail station. Transfer by car to Siliguri.
Free evening. Overnight at Siliguri.
Day 02 - Bike to Kursong
(40 km). First 25 km of the trip is through the plains and the
remaining part has moderate inclination. Overnight at Kurseong.
Day 03 -From Kurseong we will bike to Darjeeling
today. The distance to be traveled is about 30 km through low
inclination mountain road. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 04 - Spend the day in and around Darjeeling town
in sight seeing the tea gardens and the market. Overnight at
Darjeeling.
 Day
05 - Ride the bike to Maneybhanjan
(32 km). Moderately inclined road. Till Maneybhanjan biking
is relatively easy. From here the tougher part of the ride starts.
Spend the evening in acclimatising. Overnight at Maneybhanjan.
Day 06 - Bike to Gairibans from Maneybhanjan. The route
is through the Singalila national park with great views of the
surrounding mountains. The high slope of the road means a tough
day ahead for the bikers. Overnight at Gairibans.
Day 07 - From Gairibans a steep road will lead you to
Sandakphu. Beginners should be prepared to walk part of the
road where it may seem too steep. Overnight in Sandakphu.
Day 08 - Ssandakphu at 11815 ft offers great panoramic
views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, & Kanchenjunga all day.
You will spend the day in and around Sandakphu savoring one
of the best mountain views from anywhere in the world.
 Day
09 - Bike to Phalut
11380 ft. about 20 km. The toughest part of the tour is now
over. You will be biking through relatively level ground. You
may start at your convenience and drive slowly through the most
picturesque mountains to reach Phalut. Overnight stay will be
at Phalut Hut.
Day 10 - Ride back about 6 km and take the left turn
(Molle turn). Bike down to Srikhola and onwards to Rimbik. This
is a long downhill trip. Parts of the road would be a technical
downhill ride for the experienced whereas the less experienced
bikers will have to walk part of the route. Be prepared to carry
the bike in some places. The track here is not motorable. Hence
the jeep support will not be available today. You will reach
the Jeep road a few kilometers before Rimbik. Overnight at Rimbik.
Day 11 - Bike to Maneybhanjan. Overnight at Maneybhanjan
Day 12 - Bike to Mirik through tea gardens. In Mirik
you will stay in swiss cottage overlooking Mirik
lake. Overnight at Mirik.
Day 13 - The car will lift you along with the bikes and
other gear back to Bagdogra / NJP for your onward / return journey.
The tour ends.
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