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Gangtok, Sikkim

Amongst all type of Adventure Tourism, Paragliding holds its own special place it issimply free flying with the aid of simple-shaped craft parachutes. Flying like a bird high up above in the sky from where you can see almost everything and everyone stayed only a fantasy until the adventurous experience of paragliding came to the world. With numerous places on the globe today, you can indulge and finally live your fantasy for real now.There are more than one reason for indulging in paragliding in Gangtok, Sikkim on your next trip. Nothing matches the thrill of trying a session or two of paragliding in Gangtok and nearby areas Reasons To Do Paragliding in Sikkim In Sikkim, you can have the breathtaking view of the Himalayas and soaring high above the gorgeous valleys.You can also catch the birds eye view of the beautiful city of Gangtok.As most parts of the state is covered with thick forests, you can experience unpolluted clear route accompanied by well-trained professionals.Best Time For Paragliding In Sikkim It is best to do paragliding only when the sky is clear and the weather is good so that you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the natural beauty that this city flaunts. The ideal time for paragliding is between the months of March to June and September to November.The weather during this time is quite pleasant and the sky stays clear most of the time.

Sikkim is watched over and blessed by the guardian deity, Mount Khangchendzong(8589 M). This jewel in the mountain entices mountain lovers from all over the world.Albeit, trekking to the mountain itself is forbidden, trekkers will walk for many days just to get close to it and experience the tranquility and watch the mountain in his majesticsplendor. To the adventure lovers trekking in Sikkim is an experience of many proportions. For sheer exhilaration nothing can match the view of the mountains, which seem to reach the heaven. As you wander up lush green trails you begin to amaze and wonder at the untouched natural splendor and Trekkers have the chance to sight many exotic animals like the Musk Deer or the exotic Red Panda perched among the treetops.Sikkim offers some of the finest trekking experience in the Himalaya. The states vast unspoiled mountain ranges are a trekkers delight and its amazing range of flora and fauna is a dream come true for all nature lovers. There are many treks in Sikkim, which adventure seekers can explore and undertake, it is also again divided in different levels, duration, grades and seasons. Foreign Nationals have to apply for permission to trek in these areas through the trekking agencies, which are registered with Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Govt of Sikkim. Indian Nationals can trek with Guides and Local staff but they have to inform their itinerary and plan at the local police check post.