SHIVADEEP RAI Lachung: To make Sikkim an adventure tourism hotspot, Sikkim Mountaineering Association (SMA) jointly with Blue Sky Tours and Travels of Gangtok introduced Ice Skiing at Phuni in Lachung and Yumthang on March 18. Phuni is situated 18 kms from Lachung town in an altitude of about 11,500 ft. The first of its kind skiing in the State meant for general public and tourists was inaugurated by Mr. Hishey Lachungpa, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Department. The Ice Skiing would continue for fifteen days and it is open for all interested people of the State and tourists for entertainment in the marvelous snow. Mr. Kazi Sherpa, General Secretary of SMA, Pema Wangchuk Bhutia, Mohan Biswakarma, Mingma Sherpa, Dawa Sherpa and Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha preformed a breathtaking demonstration of Ice Ski. The six skiers have taken basic course of Ice Ski at Directorate of Mountaineering Allied Institute in Manali from February 11 to 25. On the inaugura...
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