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Recce Conducted Ahead of Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026
Gangtok, October 29 (IPR): A recce was conducted today to assess preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Adventure Tourism Fest 2026, scheduled to be held from November 1 to 7 at Linkhim Tar, Namchi District.
The recce was attended by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Raj Yadav, Principal Chief Engineer-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Neeraj Pradhan, and Additional Director (Adventure)-cum-Principal, IHCAE, Mr Kazi Sherpa, along with other officers and officials of the department.
The exercise included route mapping and demonstrations of various adventure activities planned for the festival.
Addressing the gathering, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Raj Yadav, highlighted that Sikkim’s first-ever Adventure Tourism Fest would feature seven days of adventure activities, entertainment and cultural experiences. He invited the people of Sikkim and tourists from outside the State to participate in the festival and experience the diverse attractions lined up for the occasion.
The festival will offer a wide range of adventure activities, including paragliding, parasailing, dirt biking, hot-air balloon rides, horse riding, zip-lining, rafting and zorbing. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore jungle-based activities and enjoy local delicacies at food stalls showcasing the region’s rich culinary traditions.
The festival will also feature evening entertainment programmes, including karaoke sessions and an open stage for singing and dancing, providing visitors with opportunities to participate, interact and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Highlighting the importance of community participation and team-building, Mr Yadav informed that inter-departmental and open competitions would also be organised as part of the festival. The activities have been designed to encourage participation across age groups, with provisions for families, including children and parents, to enjoy the experience together.
To make the activities more accessible to visitors, the department has also introduced combined adventure packages covering multiple experiences, including paragliding, parasailing and rafting.
Mr Yadav further stated that tourists visiting Sikkim from outside the State would be able to book activities online and participate in the festival. He encouraged both visitors and locals to make the most of the initiative, emphasising that the festival aims to promote adventure tourism, foster community participation and showcase Sikkim as a destination for adventure enthusiasts.
The recce was attended by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Raj Yadav, Principal Chief Engineer-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Neeraj Pradhan, and Additional Director (Adventure)-cum-Principal, IHCAE, Mr Kazi Sherpa, along with other officers and officials of the department.
The exercise included route mapping and demonstrations of various adventure activities planned for the festival.
Addressing the gathering, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Mr Raj Yadav, highlighted that Sikkim’s first-ever Adventure Tourism Fest would feature seven days of adventure activities, entertainment and cultural experiences. He invited the people of Sikkim and tourists from outside the State to participate in the festival and experience the diverse attractions lined up for the occasion.
The festival will offer a wide range of adventure activities, including paragliding, parasailing, dirt biking, hot-air balloon rides, horse riding, zip-lining, rafting and zorbing. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore jungle-based activities and enjoy local delicacies at food stalls showcasing the region’s rich culinary traditions.
The festival will also feature evening entertainment programmes, including karaoke sessions and an open stage for singing and dancing, providing visitors with opportunities to participate, interact and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Highlighting the importance of community participation and team-building, Mr Yadav informed that inter-departmental and open competitions would also be organised as part of the festival. The activities have been designed to encourage participation across age groups, with provisions for families, including children and parents, to enjoy the experience together.
To make the activities more accessible to visitors, the department has also introduced combined adventure packages covering multiple experiences, including paragliding, parasailing and rafting.
Mr Yadav further stated that tourists visiting Sikkim from outside the State would be able to book activities online and participate in the festival. He encouraged both visitors and locals to make the most of the initiative, emphasising that the festival aims to promote adventure tourism, foster community participation and showcase Sikkim as a destination for adventure enthusiasts.
