Adventure Sports in Sikkim
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
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, at Yuksam is the base mountain for climbing
courses.
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 IN SIKKIM
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.
