Adventure Tourism in Eastern Himalaya

The North East of India is an excellent destination for adventure tourism. Its geographical diversity and pristine nature enable all tastes to be catered for. From the daunting Himalayan peaks in the north to the dense rain forests of Dooars and Assam, it is a variety that is as bewildering as it is diverse.

The sheer thrill of trekking and pedalling along daunting mountain slopes, rafting along roaring rivers, climbing glaciers or camping in the pristine jungles is to be experienced to be believed.

Then there is the serenity of horse safaris or a trip on the mountain bike. You can also take a trip among the age-old monasteries on a mission of rediscovering yourself.

Himalayan peaks and slopes, with their dense tropical forests providing diverse fauna and flora, provide you with the most exciting of sports and adventure imaginable. These facilities are available almost around the year and at very affordable prices.

In summer the focus is on the mountains, with their salubrious climate and breathtaking views, in winter it is the huge rain forests that attract adventure lovers although both these locations have their attractions in the other seasons as well.

White Water Rafting

You could always take time off from your trek to dip in the raging rapids of the Teesta. Rafting here is safe yet sizzling. Nine to twelve rafters can sit in a raft which is a long inflatable rubber dinghy. The accessories include life-saving equipment, oars and sometimes a safety kayaker who follows the raft.

Most rafting tours are soft adventures where leisure tourists participate in half an hour to one-hour rafting programs. Teesta is the preferred site for rafting programs. HUMRO TOURS has expertise in organising special rafting programs in Teesta as well as other rivers. Kameng / Jia Bhorali river on the Assam Arunachal border, as well as some smaller rivers in Dooars and Assam, can be attractive destinations for rafting tour programs. These tours are organised on a total customisation basis as per requirement. more

Treks

The main attraction of the summer months is trekking and camping. Trekkers with a reasonable degree of physical fitness, without any prior experience, can manage the altitude that ranges from 6000 to 16000 feet above sea level. The Himalayan foothills are ideal for jungle treks and camps throughout the year.

Mountain Biking

This is the best way to visit the region. Mountain Biking is fast catching up as one of the major adventure sports in the region. It gives the biker the freedom to reach offbeat and uncharted places. HUMRO TOURS is a pioneer in organising Mountain Biking tours to North East India. We have spread our wings even beyond North East to organise Biking trips in Ladakh and Beyond. Most Mountain Biking tours are totally customised according to guest requirements. We have also organised biking trips for school groups and corporates.

Camping

The region is ideal for camping. The purpose and fun of camping vary from student nature camps to more thrilling adventure camps and others. The options are unlimited. HUMRO TOURS conducts camps on a regular basis for its guests.

Jeep Safari

Safaris can be on jeeps, two-wheelers or on horseback. Although jeep safaris are more common, horse safaris and motorbike safaris are becoming more and more popular in parts of Darjeeling and Sikkim. You are taken through thickly wooded hills and colourful villages on these trips.

Mountaineering

Mountaineering is the ultimate challenging sport. The Himalayan state of Sikkim offers some of the best climbable mountains in the world. Climbing rocks is a most challenging task; some call it a vertical dance while others see it as the ultimate way to test yourself.