Adventure activities in Gangtok
Gangtok, the vibrant capital of Sikkim, offers a plethora of adventure activities for thrill-seekers. Paragliding provides breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas, while river rafting on the Teesta River delivers an adrenaline rush with its challenging rapids. Trekking enthusiasts can explore scenic trails like the Tsomgo Lake Trek or the Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary Trek. For a unique experience, enjoy a yak safari near Tsomgo Lake. Mountain biking through rugged terrains and lush valleys is perfect for adventure lovers. Additionally, cable car rides in Gangtok offer a thrilling bird’s-eye view of the city and surrounding mountains, making every moment unforgettable.
Outdoor adventure activities in gangtok
Paragliding in Gangtok
Paragliding is a popular and attractive adventure activity in Gangtok. One can see the mighty mountain ranges and also the beauty of nature and the clear skies.
How to book paragliding with Gangtok?
One can visit the spots physically or we can also book for our guests. Some of the spots for paragliding in Gangtok are Tashi View Point. The paragliding activity here offers breathtaking views of the snow-clad mountains and the valley.
How is the cost ?
The cost starts from 2000 to 2500 and can go up based on the duration of the fly
What is the best time to do Paragliding in Gangtok ?
The best time to do paragliding in Gangtok would be during the summer time as the weather is pleasant and also in the autumn time which will offer a spectacular view of the mountains.
Mountain Biking
Gangtok has a hilly terrain and therefore mountain biking is quite popular here. Many tourists come to Gangtok and try mountain biking. We as a tour agent can even organize biking expeditions. For our guests.
How to book Mountain Biking ?
We can do the bookings for our guests and set the schedule as per the requirements of the guests
How is the cost ?
Mountain biking is a bit adventure activity sport and it can start from 5000 inr
What is the best time to do ?
It is advisable to the guests to avoid the monsoon and the winter season to do mountain biking. Summer and autumn time are the best to do this adventure sport and one can enjoy it to the fullest and get an adrenaline rush. Cable car Ride
Cable Car
It offers a scenic and thrilling view of the valleys and the mountains. It is not exactly an adventure activity but one can definitely try this one while in gangtok. It offers a great view of the entire town and the mounatins.
How to book to Cable Car ?
It is easily included within our sightseeing spots and one can enjoy the cable car ride comfortably
How is the cost ?
It is reasonably priced which is about 120 inr per person for a round trip
What is the best time to do ?
The cable car ride can be enjoyed fully from April to June as during this time the weather is nice, the sky is clear and one can enjoy the picturesque views.
Ziplining and Caving
Ziplining and caving have become quite popular adventure activities in gangtok. Located a bit far from Gangtok that is Ravangla there are amazing ziplining activities and that offers great scenic views. Caving is also becoming quite popular in gangtok. There are many beautiful caves to explore in Gangtok such as Lho Phamrong and this offers a great opportunity for the tourists who are enthusiastic about caving.
How to book ?
We can arrange the caving activities for our guests which make the entire experience hassle free.
How is the cost ?
Caving can cost somewhere around 5000 inr person
What is the best time to do ?
Autumn and Summer time are the best to go and explore the caves
Rock climbing
Rock climbing is a great adventure activity to do in Gangtok and a good one for the ones who love adventure and are physically and mentally strong. There are even rock climbing classes in Gangtok.
How to book ?
We can book the adventure activity in gangtok for you and can include it within our North Sikkim Tour Package. There are many rock climbing organizations in Gangtok also.
How is the cost ?
The price starts from 500 inr per person and varies as per the duration
What is the best time to do ?
The best time to do rock climbing in gangtok would be during the summer and the autumn season since during this time the weather is best and very enjoyable too.
Some of the popular adventure activities in Gangtok
Gangtok is now known for adventure sports and many adventure sports enthusiasts visit this place for the adventure activities.
Visiting the offbeat places is one of the unique things one can do in gangtok. Apart from this one can also do the adventure sports that are popular in gangtok. Some of the unique places to visit in Gangtok are Tsomgo lake, Nathula, Tashi view point, ban jhakri falls and others. Now coming to the unique and exciting things that our guests can definitely try are river rafting and paragliding.
River rafting – river rafting is so much fun and we in fact arrange such activities for our guests. River rafting is a thrilling adventure activity. It is done on different degrees of rough water and the most popular spot for river rafting while in Gangtok is the Teesta river. Teesta is the main attraction in Gangtok and a very popular site for river rafting. River rafting is one of the most exciting things to do in gangtok. We can arrange the whole adventure activity for our guests and we ensure the safety of the guests also
How to book river rafting – river rafting in Gangtok is available on Teesta river. It is available at Labarbotay near Melli which is in South Sikkim. However the most popular river rafting route is Makha to Sirwani to Bardang to Rongpo.
How much does one need to spend for river rafting ? For short trips the price of river rafting will be 4000 inr whereas for long trips the price will be 5000 inr.
Safety – We are very much responsible for the safety of our guests. It is important that their safety is ensured and there will be an expert guide also instructing and briefing the guests before the river rafting activity.
Paragliding – Paragliding is one of the best activities in Gangtok and it is preferred by most tourists. It is one of a kind experience in gangtok and all adventure lovers will definitely love this experience. Paragliding is becoming one of the most popular adventure activities in gangtok. Flying over breathtaking landscape, meadows, snow capped mountains is an experience in itself for the guests.
How to book paragliding in Gangtok ? We can fully take care of the booking aspect so that it is easy and hassle free for the guests. There are different paragliding organizations in Sikkim such as Fly Sikkim Adventure, Adventure Zone Sikkim, Sikkim Paragliding and many more.
What is the cost of paragliding in gangtok ? The cost depends on whether one is opting for short duration fly, medium duration fly or long duration fly. For the short one it is 3500 inr, for medium duration it will be 5500 inr and for long duration it is 6500 inr
Safety – The safety aspect is always looked after and it is important that we prioritize it thoroughly. There will be an expert guide and also there will be a briefing session before doing the activity.
Things to do in Gangtok with kids and family
Gangtok is a beautiful hill station and it has many things to do and with family it becomes all the more fun. Adventure activities in Gangtok is one of the main attractions in gangtok. Some of the popular adventure activities in Gangtok to be enjoyed with family are Trekking, bird watching, mountain biking, yak riding and others.
Trekking – We arrange different tour packages for our guests Tinjury Hiking from Padamchen is an easy day hiking near Gangtok. Trekking and hiking are being preferred by many tourists nowadays and we include it within our adventure activities in Gangtok.
Trekking with Your Tours and Travels – We take care of the entire trekking experience. We provide cheap prices and can customize it as per the needs and the requirements of the guests.
Bird Watching – Bird watching is a very fun adventure activity to do with your family. We can visit Sikkim Zoological park for bird watching activity and it is a fun activity to do with family and kids. It is one of the most famous bird watching spots in Gangtok.
Bird Watching with Yours Tours and Travels – Your Tours and Travels can arrange the whole bird watching activity for the guests. The cost of it can be included within the adventure activities in Gangtok.
Mountain Biking – Mountain biking is becoming quite popular in Gangtok and it is most enjoyable in the months of March and May and October and December.
Mountain Biking with Yours Tours and Travels – Yours Tours and Travels can arrange for the mountain biking activity for you and we ensure fun and safety both.
Adventure activities in gangtok with price
| Adventure Activity | Description | Approximate Price (Per Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Paragliding | Soar above Gangtok with stunning views of the Himalayas. | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
| River Rafting | Tackle the thrilling rapids of the Teesta River. | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 |
| Trekking | Explore trails like Tsomgo Lake Trek and Fambong Lho. | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 (guided treks) |
| Yak Safari | Enjoy a serene ride on a yak near Tsomgo Lake. | ₹500 – ₹1,000 |
| Mountain Biking | Navigate rugged terrains and scenic valleys. | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 |
| Cable Car Ride | Experience a bird’s-eye view of Gangtok and its valleys. | ₹200 – ₹300 |
Gangtok
Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim and a popular hill station in North east India. It is a place for many adventure activities. The place offers great scenic views and is a popular tourist destination. It provides an amazing view of Mount Kanchenjunga which is the third highest mountain peak in the world. The place has lots of natural beauty and has many natural attractions such as Tosomgo falls, Tashi viewpoint, Ban Jhakri falls and others. Gangtok has a variety of thrilling activities and one can enjoy it to the fullest while in Gangtok doing adventure sports. However there are many local sightseeing options in Gangtok and once can enjoy that also. Gangtok sees heavy snowfall also from December to February and the adventure sports during this time cannot be done. Nonetheless one can enjoy the snow and the natural beauty of the place. There are ample adventure activities in Gangtok and each one is unique.
Why Choose us?
We are not just a travel agency but more than that.Your tours and travel take care of guests, look after their comfort and safety and also ensure that they are given the best. Our aim is to provide a memorable holiday experience to our guests and also to provide a hassle free holiday experience. We have expert tour guides, we have 24 * 7 support, we have car rental services and easy hotel booking service as well. These are some of the things that make us special and distinguish us from other tour operators. We eleven offer customized tour packages for our tourists so that they can travel as per their convenience and that which suits them.
Offering personalized experiences–
we are always ensuring the fact that our guests enjoy the most and go back home with an unforgettable memory. We craft personalized tour packages or set the itinerary in such a way that suits the preferences and the desires of the guests.
Sustainable Tourism –
We Yours Tours and Travels foster sustainable tourism and we promote eco-friendly tourism. We travel responsibly and do not harm the natural beauty and environment. We choose the sustainable path.
Quality and Safety–
We provide utmost quality and safety to our guests. We select the adventure activities in Gangtok, we plan the sightseeing, we always have a local tour guide with the guests and the list goes on.
24 * 7 support –
We are always there available for our guests. We are just a phone call or a message away. Our 24*7 support is helpful to our esteemed guests.
Diverse offerings –
We offer tour packages, planning adventure activities in Gangtok, hotel bookings, car hire and many more.
End to services –
We do take care of the entire thing and it is an end to end service from our side.
North Sikkim Tour Package
North Sikkim is a beautiful place and many offbeat places to explore. The best time to visit is from March to May. It has many remorse villages like Lachen, Chungthang, Lachung and many others. There are many beautiful lakes also in north Sikkim.
Highlights of North Sikkim Tour package
The highlights include Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang valley, Zero point and some others.
Lachen –
Lachen is a popular tourist spot in Gangtok and a popular one in our North Sikkim Tour package. Some of the remarkable places in Lachen are Green valley, Chopta valley, Rhododendron sanctuary and others. Yours Tours and Travels will ensure a memorable holiday in North Sikkim and we can include the adventure activities also as preferred by the guests.
Lachung –
Lachung is memorable for its natural beauty and panoramic view. It is also a spot for many adventurous activities in Gangtok. The adventure activities in Gangtok can be best enjoyed in lachung.
Yumthang valley-
It is often known as valley of flowers and is a very popular tourist destination. All seasonal flowers like Primulas. March to June is the best time to visit Yumthang valley.
Inclusions-
Sightseeing – Sightseeing in North Sikkim will be included by us and can also be customized as per the preference of the guests
know more about North Sikkim Tour Packages
Adventure activities in gangtok–
the adventure activities can also be included and it can be set as per the needs of the guests.
Car-
The travel will be included within the tour package and it will not cost anything extra.
