Gangtok-leg of Himalayan Drive-2 flagged off

GANGTOK, 31 Jan: The Gangtok-leg of the Himalayan Drive-2, a four-wheeler and two-wheeler rally, was flagged off by Tourism Minister Bhim Dhungel and former Indian football skipper, Bhaichung Bhutia from the Sikkim Tourism Complex here at Tadong this morning. Twenty-eight cars and eight motorbikes have participated in the drive.
Earlier, the first leg of the rally was flagged off from Siliguri to Lattaguri on 29 January and then the second from Lattaguri to Gangtok. From here the rally headed towards Darjeeling via Namchi and the final leg will be flagged off from Darjeeling to Siliguri. The rally also aims at spreading awareness on polio.
Organizers inform that the rally was a test of driver’s agility in handling rough roads and the strength and endurance of the vehicle. It is further mentioned that the rally also hopes to send a strong message that such rallies can be held even in hilly terrains.
The Tourism Minister stated that such motor rallies would help to boost adventure tourism in the state. Likewise, Bhaichung expressed that it is nice to see that Sikkim is developing as a adventure tourism destination as well.
Similarly, participating drivers expressed that they have been enjoying the drive in the hilly terrain along the Teesta river.