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Adventure in Sikkim
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The perfect
destination for vacations in quest of enchantment , tranquillity
or adventure. A jewel
embedded in snow clad mountains, Sikkim is a primeval land
that is unlike anywhere else. Sikkim is a refreshing treat
to the trekkers. Sikkim is the ultimate destination for
a trekking holiday, offering everything from easy and short
excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks, invoking
visions of the spectacular Himalayas. The ideal time to
go
trekking is mid February to late May and between October
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Trekking
in Sikkim:
Sikkim has to offer a number
of fascinating trekking routes to enterprising trek enthusiasts.
The treks pass by beautiful gompas, simple but colourful
hamlets and through so fascinating alpine forests full
of a rich variety of flora and fauna. Yuksom is an ideal
take-off point for trekking. This point is invariably
used as a centre of climbing and trekking expeditions
by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling.
The trek to Bakhim is an unforgettable experience. |
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Yak
Safari:
Yak
Safari is an unforgettable and unique experience organized
in different areas of Sikkim. Popular trails are Dzongri
area and
Tsomgo lake. You will get to ride the yak in Tsomgo lake and in various trekking
points like Dzongri in West Sikkim onwards.Yaks are bovine mammal. It is ox like
in build, with short, thick legs, humped shoulders, large
up curved horns, and a thick coat that hangs down to the
ankles. Wild yaks were
formerly found from Kashmir to West China, but were
so extensively hunted for meat and hides that they now
survive
only in isolated highlands at elevations above 14,000
ft (4,300 m).
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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.
The popular routes for Bikers starting from Gangtok are:
Phodong - Rangrang - Dikchu - Makha -
Gangtok - Lingdum - Rumtek - Martam - Sang - Makha - Singtam - Singchuthang
- Temi Tea Garden - Ravangla - Dentam - Sombarey.
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Jungle
Tour:
The
Darjeeling, Dooars and Sikkim region has some of the
best and the most varied forests in India. It includes
Tropical Moist Deciduous, Himalayan Moist Temperate,
Himalayan Dry Temperate, Tropical Semi Evergreen, Tropical
Dry Deciduous, Subtropical Broadleaved Hill, Subtropical
Pine forests. With such wide and varied forest cover,
the region is also home to a large variety of fauna.
The animals
in the forest include Rhino, Tiger, Leopard, different
varieties of Deer, Gaur, Monkey, Bear, the Himalayan red panda and countless
other species and subspecies of birds, reptiles and animals.
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River
Rafting:
River
rafting enthusiasts have two rivers the Teesta and
Rangit gushing through paradisic country. The Teesta
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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