Mountain Biking in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is such a beautiful place, a heaven close to nature rich in natural resources and amazing beauties best suited for adventure like mountain climbing, river rafting, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Paragliding. Trekking via Rimbick to Sandakphu, Phalut and Sabargram is the best experience you will ever have in your life. Mountain Biking forms an important part of adventure tourism in Darjeeling. The mountain bike offers an exclusive experience of Darjeeling. Mountain biking tours are categorized into two types; one mainly along the tarmac road which is very moderate in terms of difficulty and are recommended for those who wish to catch glimpse of the flora & fauna along the road. The other is done in the mountainous and rough terrains which is graded as difficult and in some places extremely difficult. This experience, which is more in the nature of sport, is great fun as the rider can come face to face with the people in the countryside and to pause to talk to them or to savour the scenic grandeur of the landscape or the beauty of flora and fauna. The rides through the manicured tea gardens of Darjeeling and the forests at Kalimpong will remain with you long after you have left this beautiful land. As one progresses along the route, there is a discernible change in the flora and temperature.

All along the route, the interruption by picturesque and almost enchanting villages and towns rich in cultural spots make a welcome diversion. This mountain biking offers an exclusive experience of Darjeeling, and the Land, its people and the flora & fauna. Biking is on remote roads avoiding high traffic routes and meandering through the lush countryside and forests, which will make this a memorable tour. The best time to experience biking in this area would be March-May and October-December. The landscape, wilderness, the country side offers an interesting challenge to the mountain bikers who can feel the typical culture & tradition & unique lifestyle of the people of Himalayas.