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Sikkim have a wide choice of adventure sports ranges from the daring to the exotic. A test of skill, toughness, endurance and always exciting. Marvel at the stupas, monasteries and temples. With its endless intriguing rituals and festivals and festivities, Sikkim offers you a holiday that is more than a dream - a voyage of adventure and discovery.
For environmental reasons, the Sikkim government is refusing permission to scale the peak. Rathong (22,000 ft.) has some of the open peaks though they require special permits. The best known peaks in Sikkim - Talung, Jonsong and Tent are all above 24,000 feet.
Trekking
Technical climbing experience is not necessary as most of the trek routes are between 6000 and 14,000 feet. Camping & trekking equipment is available on hire from the tourism department and from reputed travel agents. The ideal time to go trekking is mid February to late May and between October and mid December back
River Rafting
River
rafting enthusiasts have two rivers the Teesta and Rangit gushing through
paradisaic country. The Teesta experience takes you rafting from Makha down
to Sirwani and Sirwani to Rangpo. The Rangit expedition is from Sikip to
Nayabazar to Melli. Beginners as well as experienced adventurers can seek
the assistance of the Department of Tourism and travel agents for arranging
river rafting trips . Hang Gliding
The tourism department is shortly introducing hang gliding in North Sikkim and Jorethang in West Sikkim.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is another adventure 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. This sport is being promoted in most parts of North Sikkim & West Sikkim.
