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Darjeeling possess ultimate grandeur due to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain air and above all, its smiling resilient people. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling's best gift to its' visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun. The mighty Kanchenjunga peak overlooks the town from where one can get a clear view of the peak on a sunny day.
Trekking
The East Himalayas present perhaps the best trekking routes in the whole of India. A popular trekking route from Darjeeling takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut from where one can have breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest.
The most popular trek in Sikkim is from Yuksom to Dzongri and Goccha La for superb views of Kancheni nea.. Two peaks in Dzongri area of West Sikkim, Thingchen Khang and Jopunob, have been declared "trekking peaks', which means they are free of royalty payment. Foreigners have to obtain permits for trekking on most routes in Sikkim. Permits can be obtained from any of the following places: Delhi (011-3015346), Calcutta r033 -297516). SiLieuri (0353-432646).
Golf
The East Himalayan region is now part of the all-India pelf marp with the introduction of the Duncans Runglee-Rungliot Golf Tournament at Chalsa in the Dooars Valley. Introduced in 1998, the Tournament is billed to be an annual feature from'99.
Hang Gliding / Ball Ballooning
Both
these sports have been experimentally introduced at Dhoteria in Darjeeling
district, during the Tea & Tourism Festival in November 98. The
topography, with its high ridges, cliffs and deep-down valleys, is an ideal
venue for such sports. River Rafting
The river Teesta, with its deep gorges, rapids and strong currents, is tailor-made for river rafting, for much of the stretch covering both Sikkim and North Bengal. Canoeing and kayaking have also been introduced on the river Teesta and the lake in Mirik.
Mountain Biking
An exciting sport that has been introduced in the region is mountain biking. The route takes you from Martam to Gangtok in Sikkim, via the famous Rumtek monastery.
Rock Climbling
Is regularly conducted at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling. Tourists, with experience in the sport, may contact the Institute.
