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Goecha La Trek, located in Gyashiling district, offers a challenging trail and panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, requiring physical fitness and past trekking experience for 7-8 days.
River rafting in Triveni offers adrenaline rush through rapids, with options of 5 km and 7 km. Price varies, accommodating up to 6 people.
Paragliding is a popular adventure sport in SIkkim, offering high altitude flights and aerial views. Prices range from ₹1000 to ₹5200, with age and weight restrictions.
Visit Sikkim and experience the cable car ride, a 935-meter long two-way journey offering stunning aerial views of the city and surrounding alpine vegetation. The fare is ₹153 for adults, ₹81 for children, and free for children.
Mountain biking in Sikkim offers adventurous exploration with stunning scenery and diverse trails. Prices range from ₹400 to ₹1000 per day, with rentals ranging from ₹400 to ₹500.
Dzongri Trek is a popular 50 km Sikkim trek with panoramic vistas and exotic vegetation. Costs range from ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 per person, adjusting to weather conditions and oxygen levels.
Yak, a domesticated amal, provides hides, fur, meat, milk, and transportation. Visit Changu lake in Sikkim for a yak ride, suitable for all ages and dressed in woolen weaves.
Nathula Pass, near Indo-Chinese border, requires Protected Area Permit for Indian residents. Drive 58.3 km, hire private car, or share taxi. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Sikkim helicopter ride offers comfortable, risk-free experience with stunning alpine pastures, forests, and snow-capped mountains, operating under STDC Pawan Hans for ₹3500 per person.
Green Lake Trek, a popular destination on the Zmu glacier, offers stunning views of pine-clad mountains, pristine lakes, and alpine forests, requiring adaptation for high altitudes.
MG Marg in Gangtok is a popular tourist destination offering a variety of goods including Tibetan style wall hangings, Sikkimese tea, Tibetan alpine cheese, thangkas, and winter clothes at reasonable prices.
Local cuisine, including Sikkim's renowned momos, thukpas, and phagshapa, offers a deep understanding of spices, herbs, vegetables, and meats, making most dishes non-vegetarian and warm.
Pelling skywalk offers stunning views, Chenrezig statue, and a 55-foot high, 200-foot long bridge, with ticket prices of ₹50 for adults and ₹25 for kids.
Temi tea garden, established in 1969 in Namchi Sikkim, is a top-tier global tea garden, renowned for its organic harvesting techniques and high international demand.