 Day
01 - Reception at NJP rail station / Bagdogra airport.
Transfer to Hotel in Siliguri.
Day free. Evening briefing by naturebeyond members about the
mountain biking program. Overnight at Siliguri.
Day 02 - After breakfast
start for Mirik.
On your way you will be traveling through some of the best
natural forests and tea gardens of the region. The total distance
to be covered is 52 km. The first half of the biking is through
Terai plains. This would help you adjust before taking on
the mighty Himalayas. Last 20 km to Mirik is through relatively
steep hill roads. Reach Mirik in the evening. Overnight at
Mirik.
Day 03 - Today you will
bike to Darjeeling.
The road passes through the Nepal Border and has beautiful
tea gardens on both sides. The distance to be covered is 49km
through relatively less inclined hilly roads. On the way you
may take a break at Jodpokhri
to visit the local Salamandar project. Himalayan Salamandar
is a rare reptile which might be seen in the wild here. Reach
Darjeeling in the evening. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 04 – The road
from Darjeeling to Reshi mostly slopes downward. Part of the
road is pebbled and not in great shape. The distance to be
covered today is 37 km.
Day 05 – Today you
will be biking to the erstwhile capital of Sikkim. Pelling
is 40 km biking away from Reshi but the road is steep and
will take some hard work to reach. Pelling is also know for
the beautiful views it provides to the Kanchanjunga range
of mountains.
Day 06 - Rest day at Pelling.
You may go to local places of interest such as the Pemayngtse
montestry.
Day 07 – Drive to
Ravangla today.
First part of the journey is downward up to Legship, from
legship you will be moving up. The total distance to be covered
today is 52 km. This drive is the longest one for the tour.
 Day
08 - Ravangla
/ Singtam. (36 km)
Day 09 - Singtam - Gangtok.
Todays drive is to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. The total
distance is 29 km out of which the last 12 km is steep.
Day 10 – Gangtok
has many attractions for the tourists. Rumtek monastery is
just one of them. The day will be spend in Gangtok in rest
or visiting local tourist interests.
Day 11 – You will
be driving through the main national highway connecting Gangtok
to the rest of the country today. For most part of the drive
the road is inclined slightly downwards. On your right you
will find river Tista
the most important river of the region. A drive of 36 km would
take you to Rangpo where you will spend the night.
Day 12 – A 40 km
drive from Rangpo leads to Kalimpong.
This small town is one of the oldest trade links between India
and Tibet. The local market can be an interesting place for
you to collect some souvenirs.
Day 13– 35 km away
from Kalimpong is the upcoming tourist village of Lava.
This is your next destination. Lava is close to the Neora
valley national park and is famous for its pristine beauty,
welcoming people and leeches.
Day 14 – Today we
will leave the hills and move for the plains again. A 40 km
drive away is the village of Gorubhathan. This is where you
will spend the night.
Day 15 – 65 km from
Gorubhathan through the Dooars
plains is Siliguri. Much of the road is through forests including
the Mahananda Wild
Life Sanctuary. Overnight at Siliguri.
Day 16 – Depart
Siliguri as per onward, return journey schedule. naturebeyond
would drop you to the airport / rail station as per your convenience
and conclude the tour. |
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Duration
: 16 days