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Sikkim, offers a vacation that is more like a voyage of adventure and discovery. When the misty rain wraps the slopes in lacy wisps of clouds, you will find yourself trekking at 14,000 ft or more. If you are more enthusiastic about the thrills of untamed waters, then go for some Rafting or Kayaking experience in Teesta River. And as the mountain scopes of Eastern Himalayas are so luring, how about having a mountaineering

 expedition and conquering those virgin peaks, 
 

which are yet to be explored! The ones looking for safari trips check out the Yak Safari's that is an unforgettable experience in itself.

You can wander up lush green mountain trails, in the very footsteps of those early travellers. Test your endurance trekking the unknown paths each leading to a paradise. Acquaint yourself with a land that is bizarre at the same time fascinating. With its endless intriguing trails, mountains, flora and fauna, Sikkim offers you a dream - a voyage of adventure and discovery.

Trekking: The captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna: India is regarded as the ‘trekkers’ paradise’ and, indeed, is a refreshing treat to the trekkers. India is the ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from short and easy excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks, invoking visions of the

 


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spectacular Himalayas, the lush meadows, green woodland and fragrant orchards...more

Mountain Biking: Mountain Biking is another adventure sport that has been recently introduced in Sikkim. Most of the roads in Sikkim are negotiable by mountain bikes. This sport is definitely poised to become popular in Sikkim in the near future and it is being promoted in most parts of North Sikkim & West Sikkim...more   


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Mountaineering: The Sikkim Himalayas, the epitome of the world's mountains, encompass a wonderland, which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere in the globe. In the southwestern part of Sikkim, in the main Himalayan range, lies the majestic Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga, rising to a staggering height of 8,585 m  


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(28,169 ft) above sea level...more

River Rafting & Kaying: Rafting is a later entrant of adventure sport in Sikkim. Rivers Teesta and Rangit  offer long stretches which are ideal for safe rafting. Teesta has been graded on the International scale at Grade 4. The icy cold waters of the rugged Teesta have a series of rapids with varying intensity and character. It offers one of the finest rafting stretches in the world.  


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Rangit, a tributary of the Teesta, has more turbulent waters and offers a challenge to more experienced rafters...more

Yak Safari:Yak Safari is an unforgettable experience organized from Dzongri in West Sikkim onwards by Sikkim Tourism or by travel agencies on prior booking...more  


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Adventure Sports
Trekking
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
River Rafting
Yak Safari