Mountain Biking Tour of Sikkim, India

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Sikkim, India, please refer to India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,  India’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Government of Sikkim, and the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India webpage.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced MTB guide with extensive local knowledge of the area
  • Full 10 days of mountain biking and sightseeing
  • Accommodation for 10 nights in 3* hotels
  • All breakfasts except for the first and the last day
  • 1 bike for each person
  • All ground services in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits and sweets) during biking days
  • First aid kit
  • Taxes

What’s not included:

• • Transportation before and after the trip
  • Domestic flight (Delhi to Bagdogra & Bagdogra to Delhi)
  • All meals not included in the itinerary
  • Helmet
  • Rescue and evacuation services

For this multi-day guided mountain biking tour of Sikkim, you need to be very fit since you’ll be biking for multiple hours on end anywhere from 35-50 km (21.8-31 miles) depending on the day. On some occasions you’ll have to conquer some tough climbs, hilly ascents, and rocky mountain sides as you make your way higher into the mountains.

Previous mountain biking experience is recommended, but not necessary since you will both cycle on flat roads and there will be some tough climbs and hilly ascents as you ascend higher into the mountains. Keep in mind you’ll have to bike on versatile terrain for up to 50 km (31 miles) in one day. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (40-50 L)
  • Helmet
  • Sun hat or scarf
  • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
  • Biking gloves — optional (but recommended)
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material 
  • Sneakers or sport shoes and hiking shoes
  • Breathable outside layer or jacket
  • Underwear
  • T-shirts
  • Light- and expedition weight thermal tops
  • Fleece jacket or pullover
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket — optional
  • Waterproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)
  • Down vest and/or jacket — optional
  • Biking and hiking shorts
  • Lightweight cotton long pants
  • Light- and expedition weight thermal bottoms
  • Fleece or wool pants
  • Waterproof shell pants (preferably breathable fabric)
  • Thin, lightweight inner socks
  • Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Water bottles
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses 
  • Small wash towel
  • Binoculars — optional
  • Compass — optional
  • Swiss knife — optional
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this group adventure, the client-to-guide ratio is 15:1. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
  • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum number of participants is 30.
  • If joining alone, you’ll be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience.

A mountain biking tour of Sikkim can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. 

If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies, and deposits are no longer refundable. The remaining 70% of the amount is paid at the latest 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

All cancellation requests need to be sent in written mail. If you cancel your booking, the following cancellation fees will apply.

• • Cancellation 61 days or prior to departure, all deposits will be refunded after deduction of transaction fee and services booked in advance on a non-cancellable basis;
  • Between 31 and 60 days prior to departure, 75% of the total package amount will be deducted
  • 30 days or less prior to departure, there will be no refund and the full package amount will be forfeited.

If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, your guiding service is not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour according to tour booking dates or join it later or change departure date no refund will be made (in case of a group booking).

To get to your meeting point in Delhi, most people fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport about 50 minutes away from Delhi. From there, your guiding service will transfer you to your hotel in Delhi, where your adventure begins. On Day 2, you will take a flight to Bagdogra, from where you’ll be transferred to Gangtok in Sikkim. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group. 

At the end of your adventure, your guiding service will transfer you to the airport in Bagdogra, where you’ll board a flight for Delhi and, from there, take your flight back home.