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rafting on
the Teesta river is an amateur level ride. It starts from
Markha and roll down till Rangpo via Sirwani and Mamring. The
river rafting on the Rangeet river starts at Sikip and
continues till Melli via Jorethang and Majitar.
Trekking
Yuksom serves as the base camp for unforgettable treks into
the wilds of the mountains. These high altitude alpine treks
take you through the landscapes and lush rhododendron forests
to heights of about 12800 feet at Dzongri. For the more
experienced trekker or mountaineer, trips can be made upto Goe
Chala at a height of 18000 feet and at the foot of the
awe-inspiring Mount Khangchendzonga. All necessary trekking
and camping equipments are available on hire from various
places in Gangtok at very nominal rates. Besides these,
facilities are also available for Mountain Biking and Rock
Climbing with instructors from the Sonam Gyasto Mountaineering
Institute in Gangtok.
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Cycling
The cycles are also available on hire to explore the mountain
trails and landscapes at a leisurely pace. Varsey can be
visited on cycles. On the way, the riots of rhododendrons
brings the mountain slopes alive in Spring time. The panoramic
views of the majestic Eastern Himalayan range can be had from
Soreng and Kaluk Rinchenpong. Sikkim
Helicopter Service
For the
more discerning traveller, there is the Sikkim
Helicopter Service from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport and
back. The five seater helicopter offers an exclusive
mode of transport nor merely to enable connecting
flights, but to also see Sikkim from an entirely new
view.
Sikkim Helicopter Service also conducts special mountain
flights, besides the regular runs to Bagdogra Airport
and back. From the helicopter, you can view the majesty of the
Himalayan peaks from close up like never before.
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