West Bengal Travel Info
Sports & Adventure
( In East Himalayas )
Trekking
The east Himalayas present perhaps the best trekking routes in the whole of
India. A popular trekkng route from Darjeeling takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut
from where one can have breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest.
Golf
The east Himalayan region is now part of the all-India golf map with the introduction
of the Duncans Runglee - Rungliot Golf Tournament at
Chalsa in the Dooars Valley.This event is now a annual feature.
Run 'N' Trek
Every year, in November a faithful hands of enthusiasts assemble at the Himalayan
foothills for run'n'trek adventure covering a distance of 100 miles from Manebhanjan
to Sandhakphu.
Hand
Gliding / Balloning
Both these sports have been experimentally introduced at Dhoteria in Darjeeling
district, during the Tea & Tourism festival in Nov-98. The topography with
its high ridges, cliffs and deep-down valleys, is an ideal venue for such sports.
River Rafting
The river Teeta, with its deep gorges, rapid and strong currents, is tailormade
for river rafting, for much of the stretch covering both Sikkim and North Bengal.
Canoeing and Kayaking have also been introduced on the river Teeta and the lake
in Mirik.
Mountain Biking
An exciting sport that has been introduced in the region is mountain biking.
the route takes you from Martam to Gangtok in Sikkim, via the famous Rumtek
monastery.
Rock
Climbing
It is regularly conducted at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling.
Tourists, with experience in the sport, may contact the institute.
Elephant Rides
Regular elephant rides are conducted inside some of the most exciting jungle
land in India at Jaldapura for a once in a life time sighting of one horned
rhinos and Bengal Tigers
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