Northeastern India’s Sikkim state is bordered by Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. The 8,586-meter Kangchenjunga, which is part of the Himalayas, is one of the region’s stunning mountains. It has the tallest mountain in India. Glaciers, alpine meadows, and countless species of wildflowers can all be found in Sikkim.
Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century. Religious pilgrimages have existed much longer but they involve walking long distances for a spiritual purpose associated with specific religions.
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or in a cocoon-like ‘pod’ suspended below a fabric wing.
skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is also commonly known as downhill skiing, although that also incorporates different styles.