Sikkim – A Land of many Adventure

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In a country resplendent with marvels and delights in every region, there is no dearth of adventure as well. Adventure trips and tours in India are one of the biggest highlights in the country’s tourism sector. With ample scope for adventure travel and tour, India is an excellent destination with many regions still waiting to be explored. From the North and North East to South and from the East to the West and in every far corner of the country; there is a lot of adventure tourism that can thrill and excite every adventure enthusiast.

North Eastern India – Adventure Capital

The North Eastern states of India always seemed elusive to the average Indian traveler primarily because of distance and also due to weather, rugged terrains and limited access to amenities. However, the North Eastern states today do not hold that tag any more. The North East of India is today very much accessible and by seeking services of professional tour operators, your holiday can be an adventure you’d want to have over and over again. With the sheer number of diverse activities in these states, the North East can be safely assumed as the capital for adventure trips and tours in India.

Little Sikkim – Mighty Region

Sikkim is one of the tiny states in this region but one that has immense adventure tourism opportunities. The state is landlocked and is nestled in the beauty and magnificence of the Himalayan Mountains. The state is home to the third largest peak in the world – Kanchenjunga. Home to eclectic culture, flora and fauna; Sikkim is a feast to your senses.

What you can do at Sikkim?

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Sikkim is a mystical land of monasteries, mountains, bio-diversity and culture that rejuvenates your body, mind, spirit and soul. Sikkim is best explored in a jeep safari, a very popular means for enjoying Sikkim. And for the adventure junkies, trekking is always the best option. The most popular trek in Sikkim is the Goecha La Pass Trek. Extending from Yuksom to Dzongri and further to Goecha La, this trek offers some of the fabulous views of Kanchenjunga. On similar lines is the Darjeeling-Singalila Trek. Tourists either choose to explore these regions on foot or use the services of jeep safari to take in breathtaking sights and adventure.

If you are in Sikkim to explore the best of adventure trips and tours in India, there is an array of activities you can do including mountaineering, river rafting on the mighty rapids of Teesta and Rangit, hang gliding, mountain biking and trekking of course.

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Arjan comes from a family of professional cricketers. His grandfather, father and uncle have all represented India. Arjan himself captained the Indian Under 19 Team, and has played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a qualified coach, a BCCI match referee and even holds a world record in cricket! Arjan’s cricket career saw him travel extensively across the world. He has since discovered that he has an insatiable wander lust and a flair for planning itineraries for family and friends – a love and skill that has naturally progressed into setting up Get Up and Go. Arjan is a certified scuba diver and has bungee jumped, sky dived and paraglided several times. He has been to every continent and corner of the world, reveling in exotic foods and myriad photo ops; from walking the Inca Trail in Peru, to swimming with Whale sharks in Mexico… Arjan has even come face to face with a Great White Shark in South Africa! “I want to share all my varied journeys with fellow travellers so they can experience, first hand, something that has been so rewarding for me.”