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6 Must-do Adventure Sports in Sikkim

&NewLine;<p>Sikkim&comma; a beautiful hill station in the lap of Mother Nature&period; Situated at high<br>altitude&comma; famous among travellers seeking an escape from their daily mundane city life to the tranquillity and serenity of nature&period; It not only attracts family travellers&comma; photographers and honeymoon couples because of its scenic beauty but also a lot of adventure seekers due to the thrill it holds in its wilderness&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><br>While on your adventure trip to Sikkim&comma; there are few must do adventures that you can’t think of missing&period; Especially the trekking in Sikkim has its own<br>charisma&period; While admiring the enchanting sites in Sikkim if you are an<br>adventure enthusiast you can also go for different adventures in the valley&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">List of Treks to take in Sikkim<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Few of the best treks belong to Sikkim&period; People from all over the world come to enjoy the thrill of trekking in Sikkim with lots of short and long route treks for both the amateur and experienced&period; Some of the most famous trek routes are&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>1- Kanchenjunga Trek<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Situated at an altitude of 8&comma;586 m&comma; the third highest peak in the world&period; This trek with a mind-boggling view of Mt Kanchenjunga is especially for the people who want to enjoy the trekking along with the camping&period; Kanchenjunga massifs outline a big cross that spans the boundaries of three countries Nepal&comma; Tibet and India &lpar;Sikkim&rpar;&period; The thrilling trek starts from Yuksom and then it continues towards Bakhim&comma; Dzongri&comma; Laxmi Pokhari&comma; <g class&equals;"gr&lowbar; gr&lowbar;6 gr-alert gr&lowbar;spell gr&lowbar;inline&lowbar;cards gr&lowbar;run&lowbar;anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id&equals;"6" data-gr-id&equals;"6">Bikhbari<&sol;g> Chaurikhang and Rathong Glacier&comma; Bikhbari and ends at Bakkhim&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;8&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1184"&sol;><figcaption>Trek Route of Kanchenjunga<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>2- Green Lake Trek<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>One of the most popular treks of Sikkim with an amazing view of Himalayan peaks&period; The winding roads that lead to this captivating lake are surrounded by a large variety of rhododendrons a soothing &amp&semi; mesmerising view for the eyes&period; The trek is not that easy as you have to travel through rocky terrain and dense forests but the view that awaits is worth taking the risk&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;2&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1185"&sol;><figcaption>Green Lake Trek<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>3- Sandakphu Trek<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Go for Sandakphu Trek&comma; situated at a height of 3&comma;636 meters and get<br>a panoramic view of&nbsp&semi;the world’s highest snowline&period; You will travel through the wilderness of Himalaya and get a chance to view the wildlife of Himalaya as you pass through the Singalila National Park&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;3-1024x565&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1186"&sol;><figcaption>View from&nbsp&semi;<strong>Sandakphu Trek<&sol;strong><&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Many other treks such as Dzongri Trek&comma; Goecha La Trek etc are also famous&period; You can check our<a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;55-great-treks-to-take-up-in-india&sol;"> list of 55 treks in India&period;<&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Experience River Rafting in Teesta<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If you love playing with the waves&comma; this is the best adventure for you&period; The river Teesta which is one of the major rivers in Sikkim&comma; also known as the lifeline of Sikkim&period; It provides you with the best rafting experience which carves out of flourishing&nbsp&semi;Himalayas&period; Expert rafters are present&comma; and they are always around&period; Also&comma; two rafting options are available one is for swimmers and another one is for people who don’t know swimming&comma; the plus point is the river is not very dangerous&period; Also check other <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;5-best-water-sports-destination-in-india&sol;">water sports destinations in India&period;<&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;4&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1187"&sol;><figcaption>River Rafting at Teesta<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Cycling and Mountain Biking in Sikkim<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Cycling in the wood and hills has its own mesmerising charm&period; One of the most gripping adventures in Sikkim that provides you with the best sightseeing experience&period; It gives you the chance to dive deep in the lap of nature&period; The most eco-friendly adventure that keeps you close to nature and takes you to the unmatched trails&period; It takes you through the craziest turns&comma; curves&comma; twists and firm run on the edges&period; Enjoy the twist and turns&comma; roam around the towns&comma; meet friendly locals and leave yourself lost in the amazing scenic beauty and enchanting views of snow-clad mountains&period; You can take the cycle from town or if you prefer you can go for the tour package that includes cycling excursion&period; Also&comma; you can join the <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;india-loves-to-ride-buddy-for-all-your-bike-tours-thrill-and-adventure&sol;">group cycling<&sol;a> in Sikkim&period;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;7-1024x442&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1194"&sol;><figcaption>Cycling Group<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Enjoy Paragliding in Sikkim<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Explore the nature and alluring scenic beauty of Sikkim from the top&period; It’s once in a lifetime of experience&period; Sikkim is beautiful&comma; rich in flora with the river flowing along the lovely meadows&period; If you are an adventure seeker and want to take your trip to the next level then don’t miss this experience&comma; the cold breeze touching your face and you are on the top witnessing the greenery all around&period; As far as you can see it is all green&comma; surrounded by snow capped mountains&comma; so don’t forget to testify the enchanting beauty of the town from the top&period; For an ultimate paragliding experience&comma; be a part of the Annual Paragliding Festival&comma; which falls in the months of October and November&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;6&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1195"&sol;><figcaption>Gliding amidst mountains<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Rock Climbing &amp&semi; Mountaineering in Sikkim<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Rock climbing or mountaineering is not everyone’s cup of tea&period; It’s tough but for an adventure seeker who enjoys the thrill of mountain climbing and wants to climb the Himalaya&comma; it’s a dream come true&period; With every step&comma; you will enjoy the thrill of climbing&period; There are two types of climbing one in which ropes are available and you can hold them if you fall which is known as <strong>free climbing<&sol;strong>&period; Another one is&comma; in which gears and ropes are provided for an easier route up with the help of equipment&comma; known as <strong>aid climbing&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;5-1024x576&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1196"&sol;><figcaption>Still of Rock Climbing<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Bungee Jumping at Singshore Bridge<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If you are seeking the most thrilling adventure and not afraid of height then don’t miss the Bungee Jumping at Singshore Bridge&period; The highest bridge in Sikkim at a height of 198 m&comma; it creates the perfect surroundings for Bungee jumping&period; The bridge connects two mountains and offers a perfect view of greenery&period; The experts are there to guide you if you are new to Bungee Jumping&period; This is one of the most hunted adventure sport in Sikkim&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;12&sol;1&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1197"&sol;><figcaption>Bungee Jumping<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If you are planning a trip to Sikkim in order to experience some adventure&comma;<br>then you won’t be disappointed&period; <a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;esikkimtourism&period;in&sol;trekking-in-sikkim&sol;">Trekking in Sikkim<&sol;a> will give you a refreshing experience&period; The destination is known for its natural beauty and friendly hosting&period; 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Aditya Khanna is an avid traveller, explorer and love to drive. Adventure travel and going to new places that respect and gives back to local culture and environment is his top priority.

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