Games and Sports in Sikkim

The state of Sikkim in spite of being quite petite presents ample scope for an entire caboodle of adventure sports which draws a hefty crowd of adrenaline junkies almost throughout the year. As a matter of fact, the games and sports in Sikkim has gifted the thumb shaped domain of India with an entirely new dimension.

Amongst all the games and sports in Sikkim, the following are indeed very enticing and alluring for the ones who prefer to live life on the edge and like to take risks. But these sports are also suitable for the ones who make it a point to take appropriate safety measures.

Mountaineering : Douglas W. Wiesfield was the first person to have hailed from Europe and climb up the highest peak in Sikkim, Kanchenjunga. Since then, this sport of mountaineering have become one of the most sought-after games and sports of Sikkim. The Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering have been training and nurturing aspiring mountaineers for many years now.

Mountain Biking : This sport that is chiefly performed by the daredevils have entered the sports arena of Sikkim with the advent of modern times and is all set to bloom into one of the most popular games and sports across Sikkim.

Yak Safari : This is truly an unparalleled ordeal as you have to adjust yourself on the back of a mammoth yak. These are primarily organized by the Dzongri.

River Rafting : The emerald blue waters of the sprawling rivulets of Teesta along with Tangit hosts majority of the water rafting events.

Other sports includes trekking and hand gliding that are slowly but surely gaining importance. Amongst other games and sports within Sikkim football is also emerging as a premiere sport in the state.