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Yak Calf Rally Takes Place at 15,000 Feet in Sikkim’s Mangan District
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 09:33 AM
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A unique yak calf rally was conducted at an altitude of 15,000 feet in Mangan district, Sikkim, drawing local participants and visitors to celebrate the region’s livestock culture.
On a clear day, a yak calf rally unfolded at an altitude of 15,000 feet in Mangan district, Sikkim. The event gathered local herders and visitors to showcase young yaks and celebrate the region’s traditional livestock culture.
Participants displayed a range of calves, with judges evaluating them on health, size and temperament. The rally, organized by the district tourism office, aimed to promote eco‑tourism and raise awareness about yak breeding practices in the high‑altitude Himalayan foothills.
The rally’s high‑altitude setting made it a rare spectacle, drawing attention from neighboring districts and national media. Officials noted that such events can boost local economies by attracting trekkers and cultural enthusiasts.
District officials expressed plans to hold the rally annually, hoping to establish Mangan as a hub for yak‑related tourism.
Participants displayed a range of calves, with judges evaluating them on health, size and temperament. The rally, organized by the district tourism office, aimed to promote eco‑tourism and raise awareness about yak breeding practices in the high‑altitude Himalayan foothills.
The rally’s high‑altitude setting made it a rare spectacle, drawing attention from neighboring districts and national media. Officials noted that such events can boost local economies by attracting trekkers and cultural enthusiasts.
District officials expressed plans to hold the rally annually, hoping to establish Mangan as a hub for yak‑related tourism.