Northeastern Adventure Camp begins in Sikkim Himalayas

A multi-day adventure camp for youths from eight northeastern Indian states has commenced in Yuksom, located in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim. Organized by the Sikkim government’s Sports and Youth Affairs Department in collaboration with the Mountaineering and Adventure Institute of Sikkim, the program operates under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Approximately 176 to 178 participants are participating in the expedition, which includes a trek to Dzongri within the Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The initiative aims to promote leadership, physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork while fostering national integration and cultural exchange among the youth.

The expedition involves navigating challenging terrains and reaching altitudes of 10,000 feet. Participants from states including Tripura, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Sikkim have already joined, with teams from Mizoram expected to follow.