Scenic Helicopter Ride in Sikkim

Spice up your North East tour with a stunning helicopter ride in Sikkim organized by the Sikkim Tourist Development Cooperation. An exciting ride on a helicopter is a great adventure as it offers magnificent Gangtok views. 

Around 18 helicopter rides is hosted for tourists around the world, however, the flight to Mt. Kanchenjunga (world’s third highest mountain peak) located approx. 28,000 ft. is the most popular choice.

This is truly a unique experience to enjoy aerial views of the mountains and the green valley of Gangtok. The splendid vistas it offers is an unmatched one that would keep you captivated through the ride.

Sikkim is a tranquil North Eastern state lying in the lap of enchanting Mount Kanchenjunga of the Eastern Himalayas. It offers the visitors a unique experience with its lush green valleys, dancing streams and pristine lakes. Sikkim boasts of a rich flora and fauna with over 600 bird species, 4000 species of flowering plants – 600 of them orchids and 40 kinds of rhodendrons.

A Visit to Sikkim is incomplete without a trip to Nathula Pass, which lies 54 Kms east of capital Gangtok. Nathula Pass connects Sikkim to Tibet and forms part of the ancient 'silk route'.  The Pass is 4,310 meters above sea level and the road leading to it is quite steep and slippery at a few places. But that nevertheless adds to the adventure. The temperature here drops to -25° Celsius during winters. Therefore, the best time to visit Sikkim here is April to Mid June and October to November.   

Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Theme: Sightseeing
Location: Gangtok to Kanchenjunga peak