Sikkim to welcome tourists again with inter-state movement from July 5

Monday, July 5, 2021

Sikkim will welcome tourists again with inter-state movement allowed from July 5. The relaxation is permitted for those who are fully vaccinated and can submit RT-PCR negative report at Melli and Rangpo check-posts. The relaxation is applicable till July 12.

Under the new guidelines, all hotels, guest houses and home stays will operate with 50 per cent capacity following COVID-19 protocols. Malls, showroom will be permitted to function adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

The movement of passengers boarding or returning from Pakyong or Bagdogra airports and New Jalpaiguri Railway station in West Bengal will be allowed as per producing journey tickets and negative RT-PCR reports taken within 72 hours of arrival.

All state government offices including PSUs, different boards, corporations under the state government will work with 100 per cent attendance with employees having received both doses COVID-19 vaccine.

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