<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">GANGTOK, :</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">
The third edition of the Gangtok Hill Trek, jointly organised by Sikkim
Mountaineering Association (SMA) and Mountaineering and Adventure Institute of
Sikkim (MAIS), concluded on September 12. The one-day trek witnessed
participation from students, government employees and local youth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">This
year’s trek covered the scenic route connecting Tamjay, Phodong and
KabiLungchok.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">SMA
president Kunzang Gyatso said the Tamjay-Phodong-KabiLungchok trail could be
developed as a one, two or three-day trekking circuit. He said the initiative
could create new livelihood and income opportunities for local communities
while promoting sustainable tourism.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">He
also stressed the need for improved infrastructure along the trail, including
small footbridges, regular trail maintenance, temporary shelters during the
monsoon and designated camping sites. He further called for a simplified permit
process to make the trail more accessible to visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">According
to the organisers, July to September is an ideal period for trekking along the
route, offering visitors lush greenery, alpine flora and scenic natural
landscapes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">SMA
and MAIS stated that with continued cooperation among the concerned
departments, security agencies and local stakeholders, the
Tamjay-Phodong-KabiLungchok trail has the potential to emerge as one of
Sikkim’s notable eco-tourism and adventure tourism destinations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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