Sikkim First Adventure Tourism Fest 2026: Dates, Theme, and Activities

Sikkim will host its first adventure tourism festival from 1 to 7 November 2026. The week-long event brings more than 20 activities across all six districts and aims to promote adventure sports and nature-based tourism.

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 Theme

The Sikkim Tourism and Civil Aviation Department is organising the festival under the theme “Explore Without Boundaries”. This is the first time the state government is holding such an event. Officials say it will attract tourists, support sustainable tourism and create livelihood opportunities for local people.

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 Will Primarily Be Held at Linkhim Tar in Namchi

The main venue is Linkhim Tar in Namchi district. Visitors here can try river rafting, ziplining, hot-air ballooning, mountain biking, trekking and birdwatching, along with paragliding.

Paragliding Will Be Among the Major Attractions in the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026

Paragliding is one of the biggest draws of the festival. Participants have been trained and registered under Sikkim INSPIRES, and those who register for the activity will get insurance coverage. All activities will follow safety protocols, with trained staff and certified operators.

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 Activities

1. Gangtok Adventure Relay: The participation fee is Rs 7,500 per person.
2. Tour de Sikkim (2nd edition): A six-day, five-night mountain biking expedition of about 253 km along the historic Silk Route, reaching around 4,279 metres.
3. Cycling: Bicycles will be available for rent at nominal rates.
4. Trekking: The Heart of Sikkim Trek and the Dzongri-Singalila Round Trek will be promoted.
5. Birdwatching in East Sikkim: Rongli-Lungthu-Zuluk-Pangolakha landscape.
6. Birdwatching in West Sikkim: Pelling-Khecheopalri-Khangchendzonga landscape.

Birdwatching sessions will stress conservation awareness. Interested people can register on the official website, where schedules, fees, eligibility rules and safety guidelines are also available.