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For the tourist who are thrill-seekers, adventure-loving, and adrenaline-junkie, Sikkim has lot to offer ranging from the trekking, water sports, mountain biking, yak safari, to the hang gliding and browsing through the wildlife of the areas.

Sikkim is also a trekkers' paradise. You can do mountaineering in numerous peaks in and around the state or do white water rafting along the turbulent rivers of the Teesta and the Rangit.

Availability of the equipments :
Since these trekking are more interesting and thrilling Availability of the trekking equipments is indispensable as the trekker climbs heights ranging from 6,000 ft to 14,000 ft,. Equipments can easily be got at reasonable rates from Sikkim Tourism or any recognized travel agents/tour operators.

Important Treks :
Sikkim has numerous  trekkers huts located at Pemayangtse, Khecopalri, Yuksam, Tsokha, Dzongri, Thangshing, Zemagthang, Chaurigang, Tashiding, Varsey, Yangang, Rabongla, Sang and Sikip. Small hotels have started being established on the route to the trekkers hut and at many base-stations. Most prominent trekking-routes are---

The Monastic Trek :
Pemayangtse-Sangacholing-Khacheopalri-Dubdi-Sinon-Tashiding-Ralang.
It trek is preferred within the months from March to May and from October to December.

The Rhododendron Trek :
Naya Bazar-Hilley/Soreng-Varsey-Dentam Pemayangtse. The trek is best for enjoying during March and May.

The Khanchendzonga Trek :
Yuksam-Bakhim-Tshokha-Dzongri-Thangshing/Bikbari-Zemathang/Chaurigang-Goecha-la/Rathong Glacier and back. It is highly desirable for the period from mid-March till mid-June and October till December.

The Coronation Trek :
Rumtek-Sang-Yangang-Rabongla-Tashiding-Yuksam. It should be resorted to within the months of October through December.

Water Sports :
Water Rafting and kayaking are organized on the Teesta and the Rangeet Rivers. The two rivers in the West District present a roller coaster ride over the frothing and white waters leaving you pleasantly excited and breathless, and wanting for more enjoyment of the same.