Little Sikkim Promises Major Adventure Holidays

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For some reason, North Eastern India is largely a virgin territory when it comes to being explored. Most times, this reason makes this destination a preferred spot for adventure travel in India. North East comprises different states but there is one that may be small in area but large in the number of surprises it has to offer. Popular as the kingdom of flowers, Sikkim is blessed with nature’s bounty in terms of flora and fauna. Many adventure tours in India are organized in Sikkim for the sheer variety of activities the region has to offer. You can choose your choice of adventure experiences from treks in snow capped mountains and green jungles to natural caves and a lot more in this land of scenic surprises.

If adventure holidays are what you are planning for in your next vacation; then Sikkim is one region you should be giving top priority to. Here are priority destinations in this land that should not be missed.

Kayaking

Kayaking

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The untamed rivers of Sikkim offer abundant scope for adventure travel in India. Kayaking is an important sport for the adventure enthusiasts since Sikkim is the only state in the North Eastern provinces that offers the best Kayaking experiences. Kayaking experts head to the Rivers Teesta and Rangit here to tread their untamed waters. The many serpentine trails are enclosed by thick forests and hence the sights guarantee to leave you in awe. River Rangit is a lot more violent and hence only the experienced can kayak in its waters.

Sandakfu and Nathu la Pass Trek

Sandakfu and Nathu la Pass Trek

One of the most popular treks on the highest peak, Sandakfu is located in Sikkim-West Bengal border. The Sandakfu peak is at least 11,000 km above sea level and offers great sights to the Kanchenjunga that is one of the highest peaks in the world. This trek is a popular activity in this region and also features in the priority list of adventure tours to the North East. The Nathu la Pass connects Sikkim with China but this trek can only be done on specified days of the week.

Tosh Glacier-Animal Pass Trek

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley

To the north of Sikkim is the Yumthang Valley, located at 14,000 feet above sea level. Rhododendron, the state flower of Sikkim is at its full bloom lining the valley in the summer months. But in winter, Yumthang Valley offers abundant opportunities for skiing enthusiasts who come to Sikkim as a part of their adventure holidays.

River Rafting

River Rafting

If you travel to Sikkim as a part of adventure travel in India, you should not miss out on river rafting. The best time to raft is March-May and October-December.

The land is not just the kingdom of flowers but also of monasteries. Tastefully architected and well maintained monasteries are abodes of divinity and peace. There are a number of them in Sikkim but the most popular ones include the Dubdi Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Sangacheling Monastery, Karthok Monastery, Ralang, Rumtek, Phodong and Phensang amidst others. Although visit to the monasteries are not a part of adventure tours to Sikkim; it is an activity that must not be missed out on.

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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.”