Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas bounded by three sovereign nations, Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east and China's Tibet in the north and state of West Bengal in the south. It has the smallest number of people and second smallest land size (2,745 mi˛ (7,110-km˛)) of any state. The third highest mountain in the world, Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586m) is in Sikkim. The capital is Gangtok and other big towns are Gayzing, Pelling, Yuksam and Jorethang. The languages spoken are English, Sikkimese, Lepcha, Tibetan, Nepali and Hindi.


Sikkim has been cut off from the outside world for a long time. It was settled by Tibetans in the 16th century and became a British protectorate in 1890. Sikkim became part of India in 1949 and became a state in 1975. Sikkim's people have mainly Nepalese ancestry; there are also Bhotias (Tibetan in origin) and aboriginal Lepchas, who are mainly pastoral nomads. The Nepalese practice Hinduism, but the former chogyal (“King under the religious Laws”) and the official class are Buddhist, and Sikkim is known for its Buddhist monasteries. Tibeto-Burmese languages and dialects are commonly spoken.

Sikkim is divided into 4 districts - in South Districts main attraction is Ravangla. The East District is where capital Gangtok is situated. West District offers destinations such as Pelling and Yuksom as well as beautiful treks such as the one to Dzongri. The north district bordering China has been recently opened to tourists. Sikkim is just right destination for such adventure-sport lovers. One can visit the various places in Sikkim for the holiday and various other purposes. In this beautiful state of India, there are myriad adventure sports that offer for the tourists who are thrill-seekers and adrenaline-junkie, the state has lot to offer starting from the trekking, water sports, mountain biking, yak safari, hang gliding and browsing through the wildlife of the area that is more like a voyage of adventure and discovery. Here is some information introducing some adventure activities in Sikkim but in fact there are much more.