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Top Land Adventure Sports in Sikkim |
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Sikkim, a part of the Great Himalayas is an ancient land embedded like a precious jewel in the snow clad mountains. The most fascinating thing about Sikkim is tourists always find an activity to match their taste. There are lots of Land Adventure Sports options available in Sikkim from Trekking to Mountaineering to Yak Safari to Mountain Biking. The wide variety of thing to do in Sikkim makes it an ideal destination for travelers in quest of fascination, composure or adventure.
Trekking – The best time to visit Sikkim for trekking is in the months from March through May and from October through December. During these periods the ideal trekking destination in Sikkim include various peaks of Mount KHANGCHENDZONGA including Yuksum, Bakhim, Tsokha, Dzongri, Thanghing, Bikbari, Zemathang, Rathong glacier and back.
Mountaineering – Due to the strategic location of Mount KHANGCHENDZONGA, Sikkim naturally offers a unique opportunity for mountaineers from all corners of the globe to come here and indulge in their favorite adventure sport of mountaineering. Every year thousands of local as well as world-wide mountaineers come here to scale the peaks of the mountain.
Yak Safari – It is indeed one of the most unique adventures, riding on the back of a Yak and exploring the rugged mountain terrains and lush green forests of Sikkim. Yak Safari Tours are mainly organized by Sikkim tourism from Dzongri on advanced booking.
Mountain Biking – It is one of the latest and the fastest growing adventure sport in Sikkim. Mountain biking is mainly being promoted in the Northern and Western regions of the state and in near future it seem to become a premiere adventure activity in Sikkim.