To encourage tourism in the state, the Sikkim government has suggested the construction of six heliports with enhanced facilities. According to ML Shrivastava, Additional Chief Secretary Tourism, a 12-seater helicopter for hire is also in the works. “We have been …

Under Project SWASTIK, Indian army installed is the ministry of defense’s Border Roads Organisation has recently taken on the responsibility of developing quality and security of Sikkim’s 74KM Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg. The JNM is the main road that is …

On Tuesday afternoon, an avalanche struck the Gangtok-Nathu La road in Sikkim, killing at least seven tourists and injuring a dozen others. An estimated 20-30 tourists and five-six vehicles were feared to be trapped under the snow. The Indian Army, …

Continuous rains and subsequent landslides in Sikkim left 200 tourists marooned, impacting piped water supply in Gangtok. The incessant rains have damaged NH-10 connecting the rest of India via Siliguri to Gangtok at 19 and 20 mile between Singtam in …

From now one, international tourists from October 2022, who are coming to the Himalayan state of Sikkim, can apply for Restricted Area Permit or RAP and Protected Area Permit or PAP online, an official confirmed on this. From October 2022, …

Tourism industry is the backbone of Sikkim’s economy.The industry is once again back on its feet with the taking away of the COVID 19-induced lockdown late last year. Tourism department records say that as many as 3.08 lakh domestic travelers …

Sikkim is inviting US investors and companies for finding out business opportunities in tourism, agriculture, horticulture, and livestock products in the state. Sikkim’s Minister of Agriculture and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Departments Lok Nath Sharma is currently visiting …

Yesterday i.e. on Sunday, B S Panth, the Sikkim Tourism Minister, stated that he has tested positive for coronavirus and currently he is in home quarantine. The 69-year-old minister in a recent social media post has explained, “I have tested …

For promoting tourism, the Bodoland Territorial Council, has proposed a new partnership with Sikkim. In this regard, the BTC has submitted a formal proposal to the Sikkim government. The proposal was submitted by BTC chief, Promod Boro, to the Sikkim …

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. …