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The travel and tourism industry is booming and adventure is playing a massive role in its growth. Thrill seekers are looking for places that can give them an adrenaline rush and the tourism department of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is developing places such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong, to promote adventure tourism in the hills.
“YOU MUST GO ON ADVENTURES TO FIND WHERE YOU TRULY BELONG.”
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Exploring the cycling trail in the dense pine forest of Chatakpur.
The North Eastern part of India is unexplored and has potential to become the travel hub for people looking for solace in nature with a little bit of adventure. GTA is now working to develop infrastructure in the hills and will soon be offering tourists with facilities like hill biking, paragliding, rafting and cycling. The tourists who like their adventure with a side of luxury can also explore The Elgin Hotels and Resorts while their time in the North East.
Referring to this development, an official from the GTA tourism department said that ‘camp stay’ options will also come up near Tiger Hill. Sangay Sherpa, who looks after adventure tourism, informed that travelers visiting the hills can opt to enjoy rafting at Malli in Kalimpong. For mountain biking, one can go till Chatakpur or even explore the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, the only forest trail for bicyclists in Darjeeling.
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Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt and some take you down the river.
The sparkling mountain rivers such as Teesta and Rangeet offer enthusiasts the thrill of white water rafting. People can also explore these streams while Kayaking. There are well established trek routes of Sandakphu and Phalut which draw trekkers from all across the globe. If you wish to fly like a bird, you can book any of the paragliding operators in the city. The panoramic view of the Himalayas will simply leave you captivated.
“The only trek in our country where you see four of the highest mountains in the world.”
Sandakphu, the highest point sitting on the border of two countries, is one of them. Sandakphu is the highest peak, both in the state of West Bengal and Mechi in Nepal. Standing at the Sandakphu peak, on your left, you see the Everest cluster. There is Lhotse and Makalu, the fourth and fifth highest peaks in the world, trying to outdo the world’s tallest peak. Then, there is Everest, effortlessly towering over everything.
With the infrastructure development by the GTA the fun and adventure will be waiting for you when you arrive in the North East along with all the precautions and safety.
