Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok

• Activities: Bike pick-up, local permits, city acclimatisation.

• Places to explore: MG Marg, Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point.

• Altitude: ~5,410 ft (1,650 m)

• Stay: Gangtok

Day 2: Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Nathula Pass → Gangtok (Day Trip)

• Distance: ~120 km round trip

• Ride details: Curvy, high-altitude road. Start early.

• Highlights: Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Mandir, Nathula Pass (Indo-China border)

• Permits needed: Nathula Pass (Indian citizens only)

• Stay: Gangtok

Day 3: Gangtok → Lachen

• Distance: ~120 km (6–8 hours)

• Ride details: Scenic mountain roads, waterfalls, slow but stunning ride.

• En-route stops: Seven Sisters Waterfall, Singhik Viewpoint

• Altitude: ~8,800 ft (2,680 m)

• Stay: Lachen

Day 4: Lachen → Gurudongmar Lake → Lachung

• Distance: ~220 km round trip (10–12 hours)

• Highlights: Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft), one of the highest lakes in the world

• Ride notes: Cold, rough terrain. Start before dawn.

• Post-lake ride: Return to Lachen, then continue to Lachung (~2 hrs)

• Stay: Lachung

Day 5: Lachung → Yumthang Valley → Zero Point → Lachung

• Distance: ~120 km round trip

• Highlights: Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers), Hot Springs, Zero Point (snow most of the year)

• Ride notes: Scenic, moderate altitude

• Stay: Lachung

Day 6: Lachung → Gangtok

• Distance: ~115 km (5–6 hours)

• Ride notes: Descend via beautiful North Sikkim roads

• Evening: Rest, shopping at MG Marg

• Stay: Gangtok

Day 7: Gangtok → Departure

• Optional short ride if time allows: Rumtek Monastery, Namchi, or Temi Tea Garden (if exiting via South Sikkim)

Tips & Essentials:

• Permits: ILP (Inner Line Permit), North Sikkim Permit, Nathula Pass Permit (Indian citizens only).

• Best time: March–June or September–November.

• Bike: RE Himalayan, Classic 350/500, or similar adventure tourers.

• Gear up: Cold weather gear, rain protection, oxygen cans (for Gurudongmar).

• Fuel up: Fuel stations are sparse in North Sikkim — carry extra fuel.

• Stay: Book in advance, especially for Lachen/Lachung.