Over 800 tourists stranded due to snowfall in Sikkim rescued by Army
Over 800 tourists, including elderly individuals, women, and children were rescued | Photo: ANI Over 800 tourists, stranded in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim due to snowfall, were rescued by army officials on Wednesday. The troops of Trishakti Corps, a division of the Indian Army, had initiated the rescue operation which continued till late […]
Sikkim Reopens Tourist Destinations, Excluding Extreme Northern Areas, Following Floods
The Sikkim government has announced the reopening of all major tourist destinations across the state, with the exception of the extreme northern parts of North Sikkim. Bandana Chettri, Additional Secretary of the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, assured that areas including Gangtok, Namchi, Soreng, Pakyong, and Gyalshing are safe for visitors, emphasising the pleasant weather […]
End-Oct snow boost for Sikkim tourism after early-October flood jolt – Times of India
SILIGURI: Early snowfall in some parts of Sikkim has led to revival of the tourism industry, which had witnessed a setback due to the recent flash floods in the Himalayan state. Queries have been pouring in from eager tourists after parts of north and east Sikkim received the season’s first snowfall in the last week […]