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Siliguri to Kalimpong & Lava

A two-day loop from Siliguri into the Kalimpong hills, about 215 km in all. Ride up the Teesta past the Coronation Bridge and Teesta Bazaar to Kalimpong for Delo Hill and Durpin Dara, then on to Lava for the night. Day two starts at Lava Monastery and comes down through the forests of Gorubathan to the plains. Best from October to April, with fuel at about โ‚น700.

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๐Ÿ“… Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Siliguri โ†’ Kalimpong โ†’ Lava

7:00 AM โ€” Start from Siliguri

Begin your Himalayan adventure from Siliguri. Fuel up at a reliable Indian Oil or HP pump on Sevoke Road before heading out.

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8:00 AM โ€” Breakfast on the Sevoke road

Breakfast at one of the eateries on the Sevoke road as you leave the plains and enter the foothills.

25 km

9:00 AM โ€” Coronation Bridge

Stop for photos of the Coronation Bridge over the Teesta.

35 km

โš ๏ธ Don't stop on the bridge itself. Use the pull-offs on either side.

10:00 AM โ€” Tea break at Teesta Bazaar

Take a short break at Teesta Bazaar, a bustling riverside market, for tea and snacks. You can inquire about river rafting here.

50 km

โš ๏ธ NH10 along the Teesta is prone to landslides and has been closed for long stretches in recent monsoons (Juneโ€“September). Check its status before you ride; the Gorubathan road via Lava is the alternative.

11:30 AM โ€” Kalimpong: Delo Hill and Durpin Dara

Ride up to Delo Hill and Durpin Dara for views over the Teesta valley and, on a clear day, Kanchenjunga. Have lunch in Kalimpong town.

75 km

2:30 PM โ€” Ride on to Lava

Ride 32 km through forest to Lava and check into a homestay by 4 PM.

110 km

โš ๏ธ The Lava road is narrow, and fog and cold set in early in the evening. Arrive in daylight.
Day 2: Lava โ†’ Siliguri via Gorubathan

6:00 AM โ€” Sunrise at Tiffin Dara View Point (Optional)

For early risers, a short trek to Tiffin Dara offers sweeping sunrise views over the Kanchenjunga range.

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8:00 AM โ€” Visit Lava Monastery and Nature Interpretation Centre

Explore the serene Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery (Lava Monastery) and then visit the Nature Interpretation Centre to learn about Neora Valley National Park's flora and fauna.

2 km

10:00 AM โ€” Ride from Lava towards Gorubathan

Begin the descent from Lava, taking the route towards Gorubathan, which offers different scenic views.

55 km

12:00 PM โ€” Fuel stop and stretch near Malbazar

Top up your fuel tank at a petrol pump in Gorubathan or Malbazar and take a short break.

75 km

1:00 PM โ€” Lunch break

Stop for lunch at a restaurant or dhaba on the plains before reaching Siliguri.

90 km

2:30 PM โ€” Arrive Siliguri

Conclude your memorable bike trip back in Siliguri.

105 km

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost Breakdown

Estimated Totalโ‚น3,500 - โ‚น7,700
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  • Offline PDF, all 2 days12 stops
  • Fuelโ‚น700
  • Stayโ‚น1,000 - โ‚น3,000
  • Foodโ‚น1,500 - โ‚น3,000
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