A special thrill is the discovery of Sikkim's glorius charms through the Sikkim Mountains Flights. The Sikkim Helicopter Service (SHS) uses five-seater helicopters for these mountain flights whicg not only give fantastic views but also afford a distinctive perspective to the photography buffs.
The flights operational at present are :
West Sikkim Flight
Around 60 minutes, fare approax. Rs 3250 per person
Route : Gangtok-Singtam-Geyzing-Yuksom-Dikchu-Gangtok
Landmarks : Rumtek Monastery, Temi Tea Estate, Rabang/Meenam Hill, Tashiding, Pemayangtse Monasteries, Waterfalls near Yuksom, Kanchenjunga Range.
Yumthang Flight
Around 70 minutes, fare Rs 3250 per person
Route : Gangtok-Mangan along Teesta River to Chungthang-Lachung-Yumthang-Gangtok.
Landmarks : Kanchenjunga Range, Lachung Monastery, Waterfall and Lake near Lachung, Yumthang Valley. Also enjoy viewing grazing Yak herds.
Khangchen-Dzonga Flight
Around 90 minutes, fare Rs 5000 per person.
Route : Gangtok-Mangan-Chugthang-Lachen-Zemu Glacier-Green Lake-Lachen-Gangtok.
Landmarks : Teesta Valley between Mangen and Lachen monastery, Zemu glacier, Green Lake, views of Kanchenjunga range including close-ups.
Gangtok Flight
Around 20 mintues, fare Rs 1200 per person.
Route : Around Gangtok.
Landmarks : Kanchenjunga Range, Rumtek monastery, Gangtok ridge.
Since flights are subject to weather conditions, it is desirable to confirm operation and other details from.
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