North Sikkim on a Bike

5 reasons you won’t survive North Sikkim on a bike

Author: Tourgenie
Date: 2022-02-24

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If you’re reading this, then chances are you’re passionate about bikes and have taken a few bike trips that might tag you as an experienced biker. But we give you 5 reasons why we think you might not have what it takes to ride in North Sikkim, a place close to the eastern Himalayas in Northeast India.

(1) You ride a rocket  

A bike is not about absurd power and confidence, it’s about confidence and control. We have come across some incidents where tourists hire a bike from TourGenie and come back with dents and scratches (usually due to overspeeding) and they’ve done bike trips plenty of times before. So it’s crucial to ride at a safe speed on the rough roads of North Sikkim if you’re new to tough terrain.

(2) You lack self-discipline

There is a vast difference between a good rider and a responsible one. We know the biggest advantage of riding a bike is easily swiping through traffic and it is understandable in 4-lane highways, but the same cannot be applied to the roads of North Sikkim. The roads are narrow with no guard rails, which makes overtaking quite risky. It is best suggested to follow your lane and stay disciplined.

(3) You do not respect the terrains

North Sikkim is going to be different than any other terrain you have ever ridden before. The geography here surprises you with different landscape and terrain on every curve. The sight is absolutely one to adore but the uneven roads with potholes and fallen rocks combined with extreme climatic conditions make the route more challenging. One wrong move and you might plunge down to river Lachung.

(4) You don’t know your bike

Does your chain socket make weird noises when you shift gear? Has the break pad rubbed off making it difficult to hit the break? If you’re casual about the condition of your bike you will get in big trouble on the North Sikkim route and may find yourself stranded for hours in a desolated place. A careful check of the brakes, fluid, tires, lights, chain, indicators, and suspension is crucial before you head off.

(5) You’re a show-off

As cool as you think you look doing tricks, wheelies, and riding at ridiculous speeds on public roads, don’t ever try any of it on the roads of North Sikkim. The patchy uneven roads are full of surprises and you’ll never know what went wrong.

Look, motorcycles are dangerous. Probably 10 time more dangerous than cars. But with high risk comes high reward and, at the end of the day, there's nothing else quite like piloting a motorcycle, especially if you’re riding in the heavenly landscape of North Sikkim. For us and many other bikers; it is nirvana.



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