Adventure Tour India

Adventure Sports in Sikkim

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, at Yuksam is the base mountain for climbing courses.

Take the Kanchenjunga Trek (15 days) and discover nature in its grandest bounty. Savour this beautiful and unspoilt area with its tiny jewel- like lakes and exotic flora and fauna against the backdrop of the majestic Kanchenjunga.

The trek to Bakhim is scenic and invigorating with more than 20 varieties of rhododendrons setting the forest aflame with colours. Dzongri at 3963 mts. Welcomes the climber with a heavenly colseup of the Kanchenjunga. And the sunset that leaves memories of a spectacular view of Sikkim. Or take the Monastery Leisure Trek (11 days) and be spiritually elevated. The ideal time to go trekking is mid February to late May and between October and mid December. The monsoon period is between June and September and the cold and harsh winter months are between December and February.

No technical climbing experience is necessary as most of thetreks are between 6000 and 14000 feet. All one needs is to be in fit shape. Camping and trekking equipment are available on hire from the tourism department and from reputed travel agents.

RIVER RAFTING

River rafting enthusiasts have two rivers the Teesta and Rangit gushing through paradisic country. TheTeesta Experience takes you rafting from Makha down to Sirwani and Sirwani to Rangpo. The Rangit Expedition is from Sikip to Nayabazar and from Nayabazar to Malli. Beginners as well as experienced adventurers can seek the assistance of the Department of Tourism and travel agents for arranging river rafting trips.

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