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Sikkim: Thrilling experience in the Himalayan foothills (see pics)

Gangtok: Sikkim is emerging as a hot spot for paragliding, as increasing numbers of adventure lovers from different parts of the world are visiting the state for a thrilling experience in the Himalayan foothills.In recent



According to Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, around 100 local youths are associated with paragliding in the state that generates economic activities of over Rs.1 crore.

Chamling said the state government targets to increase the number of local people actively involved in paragliding to 500.

"We will develop two more modern paragliding sites at Yumthang and Soren with latest world class facilities. The planned investment is Rs.10 crore, for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17)," Chamling told IANS.