Sikkim Bhutan Bike Expedition
About the destination:
It's no surprise that Sikkim is bewitchingly lovely, with snow-capped peaks that vanish into the skies, verdant alpine valleys, and spectacular Himalayan panoramas. Turn towards the country of mountains and monasteries as you cruise through this jewel in the north east. You enter the Buddhist Kingdom in a trance, as if journeying back in time, and are brought back by the clinking of chimes in the monasteries.
Quick Facts About Sikkim - Bhutan Bike Trip :
Starting Point/ End Point : Siliguri
Tour Type : Group Tour
Duration : 13 Days & 12 Nights
Route : Siliguri - Gangtok - Lachen - Lachung - Zuluk - Padamnchen - Siliguri - Phuentsholing - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro - Jaldapara - Siliguri
Note: Fuel Cost and Security Deposit for Rental Bike are not included.
Spotlight
🚗Transport Included 🍲Meals Included 🚶🏼♂️Guide Included
🏩Stays Included 🤝Liwana Cares
Tour Description
Inclusions :
- Service/ Backup vehicle for any emergency use
- Bikes selected as per variant
- Daily breakfast
- Accommodation in Hotels and Homestay
- Mechanic back-up
- Experienced road captain
- Expenditure certificate
- All permits and tolls
- First aid kit
- Oxygen cylinder
- Helmet
Liwana Recomended:
- Hike to Tiger's Nest the Paro Takshang Monastery.
- Ride in the Halicunating Zig-Zag Roads of Zuluk.
- Have authentic Bhutanese meal with some Butter Tea.
- Visit one of The Highest Pass of India "Nathula Pass".
- Click some of the best pictures of your life at Zero point.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Siliguri - Gangtok (120 Km)
Description:
- Start the motorbike expedition from Siliguri.
- Meet the fellow riders, discuss roadmaps and depart towards Gangtok.
- Spend your first day honking on the roads as the route appears smooth but traffic’s crazy.
- On arrival at Gangtok, check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 - Gangtok - Lachung (130 Km)
Description:
- Start your day with delicious breakfast
- Roll on the hilly curves towards scenic Lachung, a hill station with an elevation of 9600 ft.
- Keep an eye out for Kanchenjunga peak as we pass from Tashi Point.
- Reach the beautiful village which is a hotspot for adventure freaks.
- Dine & rest well as tomorrow is going to be a long day.
- Overnight stay in Lachung.
Day 3 - Lachung - Zero Point - Gangtok (230 Km)
Description:
- Grab some breakfast, Embark on the thrilling journey towards North Sikkim.
- Reach at Zero Point(15855 feet), a head-turner for its sensational scenery.
- From here, spin on the curvy trails and stop at Yumthang Valley The valley of Flowers of Sikkim.
- After The Sightseeing Head back to your Hotel , Have your Lunch and wind through the rugged terrains dropping back to Gangtok.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4 - Gangtok
Description:
- Eat some breakfast and take the day off.
- Look out for the lively markets, sacred monasteries and vibrant culture of Gangtok.
- After having lunch, proceed to renew your permits with the crew.
- Spend the evening at your leisure.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Gangtok
Day 5 - Gangtok - Nathula - Zuluk - Padamchen (185 Km)
Description:
- Start the journey when the dawn breaks as you have to cover so many miles today. Head East towards the Nathula Pass (14,140ft) located on the crossroads of Indo-China border.
- Leave for the Zuluk village, which is 90 km away from Gangtok, but it takes four hours to reach here due to the challenging loopy roads in between.
- Take in the breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga from the hilltop.
- Descend towards the holy East Sikkim expecting a hug from the mountain winds
- Dinner & overnight stay in Padamchen.
Day 6 - Padamchen - Siliguri (110 Km)
Description:
- Have some breakfast, Ride back towards Siliguri.
- Soak in the serene views of Himalayan ranges that this tiny hill station offers.
- End your day in comfy beds after such a long riding day.
Day 7 - Siliguri – Phuentsholing (158 Km)
Description:
- After Breakfast, Sit back in the SUV and absorb the sterling scenery through the four-hour drive to Phuentsholing.
- On reaching the Bhutan-India border town, admire the perfect mix of culture and modern life.
- Complete the immigration procedure before dinner.
- Roam around the town, have a delicious dinner, settle in the hotels and call it a night.
Day 8 - Phuentsholing -Thimphu (170 Km)
Description:
- After having breakfast, check out the bikes you’re going to ride on.
- Depart from Phuentsholing, snake through the serpentine roads, across the spectacular landscape, and after an approx four-hour ride, reach Thimphu
- In the evening, explore the capital of Bhutan, at your leisure.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 9 - Thimphu - Punakha (90 Km)
Description:
- Grab some breakfast ,Praise the warm sunshine and head towards Gangtey.
- Ride from Thimphu to Punakha winding through the bumpy roads
- Take in the bliss of lush surroundings around.
- Wander through the Punakha Dzong and other attractions at your leisure.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 10 - Punakha - Paro (130 Km)
Description:
- Relish the morning with some breakfast.
- Embark on an exciting journey to Paro, home to various ancient temples and monasteries.
- Skirt through the hairpin curves of Dochu La Pass that falls en route to the cultural city.
- Stop at the memoir built in the honor of Bhutanese soldiers and take in the serenity.
- Sleep in the comfy beds, relax and rejuvenate for a thousand ft. of hike tomorrow
- Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.
Day 11 - Paro - Tiger Nest – Paro (90 Km)
Description:
- Bask in the morning sun beside the river, have some breakfast and get ready for the adventure.
- Brave the Tiger’s Nest monastery trek for miles of views; the 1700ft hike is among the most prominent sacred sites of Bhutan which takes at least 2 hours for completion and once you are on top there is nothing more you can expect, except the beauty of the Monastery and The Breathtaking view from there.
- Afterward, head back to Paro, enjoy the sunset and look out for the remaining 154 temples of Paro.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.
Day 12 - Paro – Jaldapara (180 Km)
Description:
- Eat a heavy breakfast as you have to ride rigorously today.
- Reminisce the moments spend on these roads and recognize the smiling faces.
- Dive away from this beautiful country back towards Jaldapara , where Local Folks wait to Host you with Some Tribal Entertainment and Bonfire.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Siliguri.
Day 13 - Jaldapara - Siliguri (130 KM)
Description:
- Replay your amazing journey in your minds while having breakfast in the Peaceful yet Beautiful Forest. Leave For Siliguri and Announce the closure.
- Return with memories.
Highlights
- Twist the throttle across the ancient silk route spiced by the thrill of loops in Zuluk.
- Ride towards Asia's Highest Altitude Lake "Gurudongmar Lake" .
- Get charmed by the magic of the last Himalayan Kingdom, Bhutan.
- Hike to one of the most challenging monasteries to get to, the Tiger’s Nest.
- Visit Zero Point, the last outpost of civilization standing at an altitude of 15,300 ft.
Know Before You Go ➡️
- Liwana reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
- Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. In case the roads are blocked due to landslides or any other natural calamity, a permit to go to North Sikkim may not be issued.
- All Traveller including co-travellers must carry 2 passport size photo and 2 photocopies of a valid id proof along with the originals(voter id, passport, driving license, govt job dept id proof are only accepted). Travellers are recommended to share Soft copies with the tour operator on official WhatsApp chats/groups (Liwana Chat groups) at least 3 days prior to the trip.
- By default, we arrange a standard room in the category that travellers books. In case a traveller prefers an upper category room or a suite, they are requested to inform before booking the package.
- Foreigners are not allowed to visit the Baba Mandir.
- Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control Liwana does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
- GST is applicable to the package and not mentioned in the above cost.
- Air Fare / Train fare /Bus fare are not included in the package.
- Fuel for the trip has to be borne by the guest only.
- Safari and entry charges are not included in the package.
- The tour takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Nathula Pass is Indo-China Border which is operated by the Indian Army. There are some limitations to the entry of civilian therefore this place is optional in the itinerary. Travellers can opt for visiting this place at an additional charge directly to the tour operator. However, whether the travellers will be permitted to Nathula pass still depends on the instructions of Sikkim Tourism on the particular day of visit morning at 09:30 AM. Also, Nathula Check Post closes at 10:30 am & is closed on Monday & Tuesday every week.
- The traveler will have to take care of their international airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover.
- Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
- Real time cancellation is not entertained due to any reasons whatsoever. There will be no refund applicable. Rescheduling date of travel is treated as cancellation. 100% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee due to charges levied in pre-planning & pre-bookings.
Things to Carry
Warm clothes
Toilet paper & wipes
Back pack (50-60l)
Water bottle
Biking gears
Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
Payment Term Policy
100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 7 days prior to date of travel.
Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you pay, you will receive a confirmation email from Liwana.
- The remaining amount needs to be paid before the date of travel.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.