Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-Tourism

The Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-Tourism (IHCAE) is a premier adventure and eco-tourism institute located at Chemchey near Namchi in South Sikkim. Established by the Government of Sikkim, it serves as a training and promotion centre for Himalayan adventure sports. The centre offers mountaineering, trekking and eco-tourism courses and features artificial climbing walls, museum and accommodation amid forested hills with views of the Himalayan range.

Visitors can expect a sprawling campus set on a forested hillside near Namchi with training infrastructure including artificial rock climbing walls, obstacle courses, and a small museum/display area related to adventure and Himalayan ecology. The surroundings offer forested landscape and mountain views. Visitors can explore the campus, observe training facilities, take guided tours, and learn about adventure sports and eco-tourism initiatives. Short nature walks and photography are possible within the campus area.