• Booking open for

    5 May – 14 May 23

  • Price

    25 000/-

  • Duration

    10 Nights - 9 Days

  • Distance

    1200 km

  • Ride Coordinator

    Sarath Shenoy - Rode the Dominar on ‘Roof of the World Odyssey’ across the Upper Mustang

  • Path

    Siliguri - Darjeeling – Pelling – Mangan – Lachen – Gurudongmar – Lachung – Yumthang – Gangtok – Nathula – Kalimpong - Siliguri

Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

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Siliguri
Assemble at Siliguri, Ride Briefing, Bike check-up – local Sight seeing
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Siliguri to Pelling via Darjeeling
We leave the chaos of the city behind us and embrace the mountain roads. Just as you exit the city, the tea plantations, the tight twisties bring alive the elements of tour.
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Pelling to Mangan
After a fantastic view of Kanchenjunga, we gear up towards Mangan. A light lunch with the view of Buddha at Ravangla and we are off to Mangan. After fuelling up at the last petrol bunk, we rest in and relax.
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Mangan to Lachen
The snow peaks and twisties are our new friends. While the biker buddies are right behind you, you will begin to enjoy short breaks for chai with a view. Lachen is a small village but a gateway to the holy lake – Gurudongmar.
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Lachen – Gurdongmar -Lachung
After having a relaxed few days of riding, today we are timebound and on the edge. We start early and make it to the checkpost by 7:30. The roads are broken but views are fantastic. After spending some time at the lake, we head back to lachen, have a light lunch and head straight to lachung. This will be a long and tiring day but a fruitful one.
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Lachung- Yumthang – Katao - Yumthang
Lachung is a beautiful valley and the right place to relax. After a slow breakfast, we head off to Yumthang zero point. Enjoy some snow and ride back to experience the tight twisties of Katao.
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Lachung to Gangtok
Its time to say bye bye to the twisties for a bit and enjoy the city life. Gangtok is sikkims capital and vibrant with various activities.
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Gangtok – Local Sightseeing
What’s a mountain tour without visiting a pass, nathula is on the India China border and has a fantastic view to cherish. After a quick visit, we head back to Gangtok and explore the local delicacies.
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Gangtok – Nathula – Zuluk - Aritar
What’s a mountain tour without visiting a pass, nathula is on the India China border and has a fantastic view to cherish. After a stop at the border, we head ahead for the silk route. Zuluk or Jhuluk is a small hamlet located at a height of 9,400 feet on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas
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Aritar - Kalimpong - Siliguri
Though this is the last day on the tour, the fun doesn’t end until we reach Siliguri. The route is fantastic as we ride through some single trail that leads us to the town of Kalimpong. After enjoying some local delicacies we ride down and stop at the coronation bridge. From here we experience some traffic and close the ride at Siliguri.
Ride Coordinator

Sarath has conquered the ‘Roof of the World Odyssey’ on his Dominar, which is known to be one of the most difficult stretches out there. He has covered over 3 lac kms across India, Nepal & Bhutan in the last 5 years and has also completed the “Raid the Himalaya”, the highest rally raid across the world, on the Dominar 400! Someone who is passionate about food & photography, Sarath Shenoy brings his expert riding experience on the table.

Inclusions & Exclusions
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Tours
Inclusions:
  • Stay – on twin sharing basis – in case you want individual rooms please get in touch with us offline
  • Food: breakfast and dinner will be included in the hotels in a buffet format. Extras not included in the buffet can be settled directly between the rider and the Hotel/restaurant.
  • Mechanical support – we will have a competent mechanic, some field replaceable parts and will be able to deal with basic problems in the absence of a full-fledged workshop. The labour is included but the cost of spare parts will be borne by the participant.
  • Basic First aid training – all participants will be given a 3-hour basic first aid training
Exclusions:
  • More complex repairs that cannot be handled on the field and require a workshop will need to be handled by the participant in a suitable workshop
  • On the Road travel expenses – expenses on the road like refreshments (food/drinks etc) have to be borne by the participants
  • Any Medical expenses arising out of either precondition, accident or in normal course of things will need to be borne by the participant
  • Fuel required for the journey
  • Overall travel expenses incurred by the participant
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Rules & Guidelines
Tours/Rides/Track Events Rules
  • Follow all rules and regulations of the ride and the Pilot Rider. They are for your and fellow riders' safety.
  • Riding Formation – Always follow the riding formation and guidelines laid by Road Captain. Each rider must maintain strict discipline when it comes to riding formation and riding speeds.
  • Traffic Laws – Follow all the traffic laws. Breaking of any traffic law will not be tolerated. If a rider is caught by any of the traffic cops for breaking traffic laws, he / she will be responsible for it and must handle that situation by himself / herself.
  • No Stunts - Performing bike stunts will not be allowed while on the group rides.
  • Communicate – Always communicate with your ride coordinator, or any of the fellow riders just in case you are facing any kind of riding problems or any kind of health issues during the ride.
  • Documents – Please keep all the necessary documents handy for a quick inspection by the authorities such as Vehicle Registration Certificate {RC card}, Insurance Certificate and valid Driving License. Vaccination certificates or RTPCR tests
  • Maintenance – Get your bike serviced in time, go for a short ride and ensure your bike is as fit as you for the travel to avoid unwanted interruptions to you and our fellow riders.
  • No distractions – Avoid distractions while riding like operating mobile phones, cameras and music. Please stop safely before using gadgets that distract you
  • First Aid Kit – Always carry your personal first aid kit along with you while coming on the ride. This is for your own safety as the Pilot rider may be unaware of your medical conditions and appropriate medications.
  • Necessity – Always carry cash along on the ride for road side expenses as electronic forms of payment might not work. There may be many places where there may not be any ATM available and there may be many places where people don’t accept digital forms of payments.
  • Acceptance – Always be ready to face all kinds of weather conditions, including rains while you are on ride. So, it is better to carry your raincoat, luggage cover, or your winter coat as well.
  • Considering the new normal, we intend to keep riders’ safety first by undertaking all the necessary precautions during the ride. Please wear masks and keep your exposure to the minimal
  • All Places of stay have been chosen considering COVID compliances.
  • However, all participants are expected to keep sanitizers, gloves, face masks in their riding kit, enough to last the whole duration of the ride.
  • All participants are expected to maintain social distancing at all times.
  • All participant will have to download the Aarogya setu app for the entire duration of the ride.
  • Temperature and oxygen check will be done every morning and evening, right from day one.
  • Riding under any sort of influence is not strictly not allowed
  • Let us behave in a manner that respects local people and traditions at all times
  • We intend to travel in a responsible manner and that means leaving the least footprint let us collect all our thrash and dispose it properly and attempt the fgenerate the least amount of plastic waste.
 
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Things To Carry
LIST OF ESSENTIALS
  • Please note that you will be carrying all your personal luggage on your bike, therefore pack accordingly and bring minimal items to make sure your ride is comfortable.
  • RTPCR Test with negative results or double vaccination certificates
  • You will have to strap your luggage to your bike. Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack that you can strap on to your bike. Carry a waterproof cover and straps for your luggage. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the ride. You are responsible for the safety & security of your personal belongings.
Personal items:
  • Personal documents: Drivers License
  • Vehicle documents: RC/ Insurance/ PUC – pl keep all documents handy for inspection on the road if asked by authorities
  • Personal clothing required for hygienic stay and travel
  • Personal toiletries, sunscreen lotion, lip balm
  • A small First-Aid kit and Medicines, any specific medication you may require, torch / flashlight (with extra batteries)
  • COVID Safety Kit; Face masks, gloves, sanitizers etc
  • Basic tool repair ki, extra bungee cords/ luggage locking belts
  • Piece of rope, spare key of your bike – you can also give this to the ride coordinators for saffekeeping
  • High energy snacks
  • Waterproof pouches for securing electronic items
  • Spare spectacles, glass cleaning solution.
  • Light warmers and rain protection wear.
Rann of Kutch Special
  • While the spectacular beauty of this specific terrain is enjoyed best as the sun evaporates the water and exposes the surface of the ran it also poses the challenge of extreme heat and the danger of dehydration.
  • Its very essential that we carry some form of sun protection and hydration.
  • On an average we’ll be consuming 3-5 litres a water a day. Most of this will be on the road. Make a provision that you can at least carry 1 L with you on the bike and then we can refill it. You may do this in the form of a water bottle in your luggage or a hydration pack to sip on the move.
 
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Bike Preparation

We strongly recommend you inspect your motorcycle thoroughly. If you have made any changes recently ride the bike for a short weekend trip before the tour onset. If in doubt head to the nearest Bajaj service centre.

  • Inspect your suspension before the trip for any signs of leakage or wear
  • Check the rear swing-arm bush for wear and tear and replace if necessary
  • Check your chain and rear sprocket for wear. – if its at the end of its life its better to change before the ride than after.
  • Make sure that your clutch is in order and adjusted properly without trace of any drag, slip etc.
  • Check your battery and earthing connections. The demanding terrain and the riding conditions that you and the machine are likely to encounter on the route could further accentuate existing problems.
  • Check all cables for smooth operation if found rough and frayed, replace them.
  • Make a note of your motorcycles fuel consumption – this will help in planning fuel stops
  • Tyres – make sure your tyres are in good condition. If they are worse for wear its better to change before the trip.
Rann of Kutch Special
  • This particular ride involves covering a lot of highway miles translating to long hours in the saddle at high speeds So a small discomfort can be amplified over time. For the bikes that have have had any work done on the aspects that affect handling and stability e.g. accidental repairs etc pl take a trial run. Check for wheels running straight, chain tension, handle bar straightness etc
 
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Recommended Gear
Riding Gears:
  • Motorcycle helmet with ECE /DOT/ISI/SNELL approved (mandatory). Correct size helmets recommended.
  • Riding jacket with CE approved armour
  • Riding pants/Riding jeans with CE approved armour
  • Riding gloves with knuckle protection (warm liner recommended depending on weather)
  • Riding boots with Ankle Protection.
Rann of Kutch Special
Riding Gears:
  • The best approach would be mesh jacket and pants which can flow a lot of air and offer protection at the same time
  • Its also expected to be quite bright so dark visors and/or sunglasses would be a useful addition
  • An external or built in hydration pack would make a great accessory of this ride ng and stability e.g. accidental repairs etc pl take a trial run. Check for wheels running straight, chain tension, handle bar straightness etc
Off the bike:
  • We would recommend wearing full sleeves to protect the body from exposure to the sun and loss of moisture and some form of coverage for the neck and the head.
  • Moisture wicking sports gear can work well as well.
Rann of Kutch Special
  • While the spectacular beauty of this specific terrain is enjoyed best as the sun evaporates the water and exposes the surface of the ran it also poses the challenge of extreme heat and the danger of dehydration. Its very essential that we carry some form of sun protection and hydration. On an average we’ll be consuming 3-5 litres a water a day. Most of this will be on the road. Make a provision that you can at least carry 1 L with you on the bike and then we can refill it. You may do this in the form of a water bottle in your luggage or a hydration pack to sip on the move
 
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