Rhodo-Rider
From undefined/dayA Hiking & Biking combo in the highest Part of Darjeeling
Destination Covered || Siliguri * Kurseong * Darjeeling * Tumling * Sandakphu * Chamong Tea Garden
Introduction || This week-long mountain biking Darjeeling and Singalila tour presents a distinctive opportunity to explore the highest areas of Bengal through a structured Himalaya biking itinerary. The journey begins in Kurseong at 1,475 meters and progresses toward Darjeeling before climbing to 3,600 meters at Sandakphu inside Singalila National Park — one of the most elevated and visually commanding segments of mountain biking North East India.
The ascent toward Sandakphu forms the high point of this mountain biking trails experience, offering expansive views across the Himalayan panorama. In Singalila, there is also an option to hike to the top of the park at Sandakphu for sweeping mountain views considered unparalleled in eastern India. During the hiking segment, you stay for two nights in small tea houses located along the Indo-Nepal border. These accommodations provide basic amenities yet offer a charming and authentic highland experience.
After completing the ridge section, the journey concludes at Chamong Tea Garden Retreat at 1,650 meters. The final two nights are spent in an opulent tea garden resort, finishing the tour in comfort and style while offering insight into the tea culture of Darjeeling. The tea estate setting adds a distinctive landscape dimension to this mountain biking India itinerary.
Overall, the program includes three full biking days covering approximately 100 kilometers of riding and three full hiking days totaling about 40 kilometers of mountain walking. By combining altitude progression, ridge-top riding, cross-border tea house stays, and tea garden heritage, this itinerary delivers a balanced and immersive expression of mountain biking Darjeeling within the broader framework of Himalaya biking.
Best Season || October to December & March to May