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First SATF Relay Adventure Concludes Successfully for Day 2 at Linkhim Tar
Namchi, November 2 (IPR): The first SATF Relay Adventure successfully concluded at Linkhim Tar, Namthang, for day 2 at 1:40 pm today, with the participating team completing an exhilarating multi-discipline adventure expedition spanning air, land and water.
The final leg of the relay featured an exciting river rafting expedition, comprising two rafts carrying eight participants and two guides each, accompanied by a safety kayak. The rafts embarked from Atal Setu Bridge, Rangpo, at 12:45 pm and navigated the rushing waters of the Teesta River, tackling its swift currents and challenging rapids before successfully reaching Linkhim Tar.
Earlier, the relay adventure commenced with a helicopter sortie carrying the participants from the Gangtok Helipad, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,650 metres above sea level, to Greenfield Pakyong Airport.
From there, the entourage proceeded on a thrilling jeep safari to Thumki Dara, where participants took to the skies through paragliding flights. Soaring above the picturesque landscape, they experienced breathtaking aerial views before making their landing at Rorathang.
The adventure continued with a road journey to Rangpo, where participants geared up for the river rafting expedition along the Teesta. The final stretch brought an adrenaline-filled conclusion to the relay, as the rafts navigated the river’s turbulent currents and rapids en route to the festival’s main venue at Linkhim Tar, Namthang.
Upon arrival, the participants were received by Additional Director (Adventure Cell)-cum- Principal IHCAE, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Kazi Sherpa and Deputy Director (Adventure Cell), Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Manoj Chettri. They then joined the other adventure enthusiasts and activities lined up as part of the week-long festival, marking the successful completion of the first SATF Relay Adventure.
It may be mentioned that the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 (SATF 2026), organised by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Sikkim, is being held from November 1 to 7 at Linkhim Tar, Namthang, in Namchi district. The week-long festival features a diverse range of adventure activities across air, land and water, showcasing Sikkim’s immense potential as an emerging adventure tourism destination.
The final leg of the relay featured an exciting river rafting expedition, comprising two rafts carrying eight participants and two guides each, accompanied by a safety kayak. The rafts embarked from Atal Setu Bridge, Rangpo, at 12:45 pm and navigated the rushing waters of the Teesta River, tackling its swift currents and challenging rapids before successfully reaching Linkhim Tar.
Earlier, the relay adventure commenced with a helicopter sortie carrying the participants from the Gangtok Helipad, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,650 metres above sea level, to Greenfield Pakyong Airport.
From there, the entourage proceeded on a thrilling jeep safari to Thumki Dara, where participants took to the skies through paragliding flights. Soaring above the picturesque landscape, they experienced breathtaking aerial views before making their landing at Rorathang.
The adventure continued with a road journey to Rangpo, where participants geared up for the river rafting expedition along the Teesta. The final stretch brought an adrenaline-filled conclusion to the relay, as the rafts navigated the river’s turbulent currents and rapids en route to the festival’s main venue at Linkhim Tar, Namthang.
Upon arrival, the participants were received by Additional Director (Adventure Cell)-cum- Principal IHCAE, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Kazi Sherpa and Deputy Director (Adventure Cell), Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Manoj Chettri. They then joined the other adventure enthusiasts and activities lined up as part of the week-long festival, marking the successful completion of the first SATF Relay Adventure.
It may be mentioned that the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 (SATF 2026), organised by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Sikkim, is being held from November 1 to 7 at Linkhim Tar, Namthang, in Namchi district. The week-long festival features a diverse range of adventure activities across air, land and water, showcasing Sikkim’s immense potential as an emerging adventure tourism destination.
