Mountain Biking in Darjeeling
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Mountain Biking in Darjeeling is an adventurous activity that can help you go around and discover the sublime parts of Darjeeling. Far from the hustle and bustle of the crowded town, Darjeeling is the first hill station in India to get a biking trail dedicated exclusively to mountain biking.The 20-kilometer-long trail in the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, just eight kilometers away from Darjeeling Town, is a perfect getaway for Mountain Biking in Darjeeling. This first biking trail in Darjeeling starts from Ghoom and goes through Chatakpur, a small hamlet with wonderful views of the Himalayan Range. Though a late entrant in this field, Mountain Biking in Darjeeling has gained popularity with avid mountain bikers from all over the world.
Mountain Biking in Darjeeling is an adventurous activity that can help you go around and discover the sublime parts of Darjeeling. Far from the hustle and bustle of the crowded town, Darjeeling is the first hill station in India to get a biking trail dedicated exclusively to mountain biking.Easy and flexible as per your convenience
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Farouttrek
Upper Chiboo Approach Road,
Kalimpong-734301
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Farouttrek & Adventures,
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Yuksom Bazaar,
P.O. Gyalshing-Sikkim
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Mountain Biking in Darjeeling, an adventurous trail in the Himalayan Range
Darjeeling is known as the mecca of mountain biking, and Senchel Wildlife Park near Darjeeling is perhaps the most popular spot for one or two days of Mountain Biking in Darjeeling. It is the only and first bike park in India dedicated solely to mountain biking. Mountain biking in Darjeeling in the Himalayan foothills may sound intimidating, but yes, it certainly is. Darjeeling and Sikkim are areas for experienced mountain bikers who love gorgeous scenery and local culture.
Darjeeling and Sikkim are the only two places in the entire Eastern Himalayas that have great mountain biking trails. There are different levels of Mountain Biking Tours in Darjeeling with a wide range of difficulty levels, obstacles, and scenery. Mountain biking is a great way to stay fit, and Darjeeling and Sikkim are prime destinations for hardcore mountain biking, but there are trails suited to those with moderate skill levels too.
Mountain biking in Darjeeling can be a one-day affair or a multi-day biking tour involving biking destinations like Kalimpong and Sikkim. Since the invasion by the COVID-19 pandamic, mountain biking in Darjeeling has hit an all-time high and has become the most popular activity in Darjeeling, not only among the local population but also among the visiting tourists.
A 20-kilometer trail in the Senchal Wildlife Park is the most popular one-day biking tour in Darjeeling. One can start this Darjeeling Biking Tour from Darjeeling or take a jeep ride till Ghum. A small town just eight kilometers out of town, and you can start the biking tour from here.
The trail leads through the lush green forests of Senchal Wildlife Park to Chatakpur, a small Himalayan hamlet with views of the river valleys down below and the Kanchenjunga Range on the horizon. Stop over for lunch at a local homestay and bike back to Ghum.
Mountain biking is the sport of riding specially designed bicycles over rough terrain, and Darjeeling has one of the first trails in India dedicated exclusively to mountain biking. The 20-kilometer-long trail in the Himalayan range through the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect getaway for mountain biking in Darjeeling. Though a late entrant in this field, mountain biking in Darjeeling has gained popularity with avid mountain bikers from all over the world of late.
The graveled path starts from Jorebungalow, eight kilometers from the main town of Darjeeling. One can ride from Darjeeling through the quieter Toongsoong Aloobari route to Jorebungalow. From Jorebangla, you enter the sublime forests of the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, dedicated only to mountain biking in Darjeeling. The twenty-kilometer biking trail ends in Chatakpur, a small village within the periphery of Senchal Wildlife Park. One can either cycle back through a detour or can also proceed further on to Baggora, which is fifteen kilometers away.
The highlight of this biking trip is that the trail goes through the protected Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to the endangered jungle cat, sloth bear, leopards, wild Boars and a host of birds. Coupled with this, the incredible views of the Everest and the Kanchenjunga Range make Darjeeling Mountain Biking a memorable outing.
What is the duration of this trip?
Biking tours in Darjeeling depend on the participants. We at Farouttrek can arrange one day of biking in the Senchel Wildlife Sanctuary to multiple day biking tours in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim or Nepal. All you need to do is tell us your requirements, and we will prepare a customized itinerary to suit your needs. We can arrange and organize multiple-day biking trips in Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling or Kalimpong with a full support vehicle, spare Bikes and in-house cooks and helpers to provide support for the biking trip.
The type of mountain bikes arranged and the gear supplied.
The types of mountain bikes used are Trek and Canondale. Helmets are also provided. But it is recommended that you bring your own personal helmet, as the size may vary. An experienced biking guide will accompany the riders all along the trail. Spare parts for the bikes will also be carried along just in case of breakdown.
For more details or for a customized Itinerary do write to us, and we will do our best to provide you with all relevant information.
Today we returned from India to Hamburg!
Thank you so much for the excellent organisation of our trekking tour in Darjeeling! These were amazing holidays we will never forget as we chose the Singalila Ridge Trek, the best trek package in Darjeeling! Everything was perfectly organized, and Fabian was the perfect guide; he is such a hearty and lovely person! He did an amazing job and
has excellent knowledge! He took very good care of us! We felt very safe with him! We already recommended Farouttrek and Fabian a lot.
Because it was really excellent and an unforgettable experience!
And we are also thinking about another tour with Fabian!
Thank you so much!
Kathi and Bart
From May 8 to May 16 2014 my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Darjeeling and the Singalila national park under the guidance of Mr Fabian Tamang.
We went on a six-day Darjeeling Singalila Ridge trek with the mountain views at Sandakphu & Phalut as the main attraction. With Fabian as a guide nothing is impossible. He chooses the best
co-workers, arranges Everything to the best and is very responsive to both visible and not so visible requests from his guests. We warmly recommend anyone
thinking of visiting this area to use the services of Farout Trek and especially of Fabian. Many thanks from Anette and Torbjörn from Sweden!
Anette and Torbjörn from Sweden!
Christi Masi
December 5, 2013 near Seattle, WA, United States
If you are considering a trek to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan you need to go with Farouttrek (Fabian Tamang). He goes above and beyond your wildest dreams to
make your vacation perfect. Not only is he fun, personable, and an all around great guy - he also has a superb staff, provides excellent food and
will make sure your trip exceeds all of your expectations. Scott and I have trekked all over the world, and this trip- the 18Days Singalila Dzongri Goechala Trek in Sikkim by far - was the best service we have ever experienced - anywhere.
Excellent guide, great views.
Fabian is an excellent and thoughtful guide. His planning is impeccable, which means the trip ran very smoothly, and all I had to do was enjoy the wonderful scenery, views of the Himalayas, and beautiful forest. He also goes above and beyond what you could expect. While trekking, I had quite a severe cold. Fabian organised ginger soup and hot water bottles, taking good care of me.If you are thinking of doing this trail, in my opinion, Fabian is the guide to go with. If you are considering trekking in Nepal, Sikkim, or Darjeeling, Fabian can arrange it; he has extensive experience and is happy to do tailor-made itineraries.
We had a fabulous trek, which I am totally satisfied with, and our guide, Kuman Gurung, and porter, Lakpa Sherpa, were extremely helpful and professional, and it would be a pleasure to do another trek with them.So Fabian, can you send me some details for round Manaslu. Thanks a lot for the job you and your staff did for us, Fabian.
Singalila Dzongri Goechala Pass Trek is an extremely beautiful trek in a remote part of West Sikkim.
On the first part of the trek, we discovered a completely remote area of the Sikkim, where we did not meet any hikers. We had a fabulous crew who made our 11 days of camping trek an unforgettable time. They worked hard to set up our tents in the rain and to give us as much comfort as possible. There was always a smile on their faces.
17 days of travel with Fabian were a brilliant mixture of culture and trekking, so we got a very good insight into Buddhism, the people of Sikkim, and their history. We will keep those fantastic memories forever in our minds!
We really appreciated the time and effort you put in to make sure we had good trips. There was a lot of organization involved, and you handled it well. You were always there for us, even on the days before and after the treks in Darjeeling and Kathmandu. We certainly didn't see any other guides on the circuit that we would rather be with! Speaking English so well and having a good sense of humour made things a lot more fun and interesting. I also thank you for selecting such hard-working and friendly teams for both our trips. I hope in the future the porters, ponymen, and cooks stop being treated like second-class citizens! They all work so hard and clearly know their way around the trails and tea houses.
Rest assured, the trips exceeded our expectations! We will certainly send anyone we know your way if they are interested in doing a trek in the Himalayas! I hope that things worked out okay financially for your company. I imagine the pricing is hard to predict, especially in the Everest region.
Enjoy the time with your family and have a great motorcycle ride! I hope your wife makes all your favourite foods for you over the holidays (if you do get any holidays). We know you like simple, local foods!
Keep in touch! Jam-Jam!
Your gentle giant and slow-walking friend
Alan
Thank you for arranging such an interesting group of friends for Dee to interact with in Kalimpong. Bunty was a true gentleman, and Dee made more than a few friends in your neighborhood. In some ways, this was the highlight of her trip.
We all had a wonderful time, and I can't thank you enough for your expertise and gentle guidance on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trail. I am happy to be a reference for anyone wishing to travel with FarOut in the future. I tried to leave a recommendation for you on Trip Advisor, but one has to be a member to do so, and I am not. Thus, I offered a few superlatives for Al to add in!
Fabian, answered all my questions quickly and completely via emails and we picked the Sandakphu - Gurdung itinerary because of the perfect views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse, 4 of the 5 highest peaks on the planet. Farout is highly recommended and exceeded my lofty expectations....Don't miss the 4:30 a.m. wake-up call to see the sunrise towards Everest and Kanchenjunga. Unforgettable!! Thanks, Fabian; we loved it
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