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Sikkim Motorcycle Circuit.
Kanchenjunga country on two wheels — monastery-dotted roads, frozen lakes, and the steepest descents in India.
Sikkim Motorcycle Circuit
Kanchenjunga country on two wheels — monastery-dotted roads, frozen lakes, and the steepest descents in India.
Highlights
Logistics
Rent in Siliguri. PAP needed for North Sikkim (Lachung/Lachen/Tsomgo) — arrange through registered tour operator. Fuel in all major towns.
Day by Day
Teesta River valley road. MG Marg evening.
Tsomgo Lake 3753m. Permit required. Return same day.
North Sikkim permit. Steep climbs. Waterfalls.
Gurudongmar Lake detour (permit). Return to Gangtok.
Kanchenjunga views. Skywalk. Pemayangtse monastery.
Yuksom coronation throne. Descend to plains. Circuit complete.
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