Sikkim’s Relay Adventure Blends Helicopter Ride, Jeep Safari, Paragliding and Rafting

The first-ever Relay Adventure Package of the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 commenced from Gangtok on Monday morning, bringing together a unique combination of aerial, road and river-based adventure experiences.

The sortie, carrying 20 participants from different parts of the country, was flagged off from the Gangtok Helipad by Principal CEO, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), Gyurmie Yousal, in the presence of General Manager, STDC, Vijay Thapa.

Prior to the departure, Assistant General Manager (Operations), Helicopter Division, STDC, Tejpal Pradhan, briefed the participants on key safety precautions and wished them a safe and enjoyable flight and a memorable journey.

The adventure package offers a series of experiences as part of a single relay journey, showcasing the diverse adventure offerings of Sikkim.

The participants will fly from Gangtok to Pakyong, from where the entourage will proceed by jeep safari to Thumki Dara for paragliding to Rorathang.

The journey will then continue by road to Rangpo, followed by river rafting along the Teesta through its challenging rapids and waves en route to Linkhimtar, Namthang, where they will join the other adventure activities lined up as part of the festival.

Blending the thrill of the skies, the excitement of rugged trails and the rush of river rapids, the relay promises an exhilarating journey that pushes the boundaries of conventional adventure tourism.

The first-of-its-kind initiative seeks to showcase Sikkim’s diverse terrain and adventure tourism potential by connecting multiple adventure disciplines, from flying and paragliding to road and river-based experiences, within one continuous journey.