Preparations underway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Sikkim after five years
Two acclimatisation centres are being established between state capital Gangtok and Nathu La, while functional toilets and other travel-related infrastructure are also being developed for the pilgrims, said MLA Thinlay Tshering Bhutia.
Gangtok , 18 May : In a landmark development for spiritual tourism, the Kailash Mansarovar The post Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume via Nathu La After Five-Year Hiatus; Infrastructure Ready for Pilgrims appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume via Nathula in June after 5-year hiatus
Gangtok, May 18: The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus [] The post Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume via Nathula in June after 5-year hiatus appeared first on Northlines .
Preparations Underway For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Sikkim After 5 Years
Gangtok, May 18: The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists. Two acclimatisation centres are being established between state capital Gangtok and Nathu La, while functional toilets and other travel-related [] The post Preparations Underway For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Sikkim After 5 Years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikkim Tourism Department Launches Online Payment Portal for Tourism Businesses
Gangtok, May 17: In a significant step towards digital governance, the Department of Tourism and The post Sikkim Tourism Department Launches Online Payment Portal for Tourism Businesses appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Sikkim celebrates 50 years of Statehood with pomp and gaiety
Guwahati: Sikkim celebrated the 50th anniversary of its statehood on Friday with day-long festivities that reflected pride in its cultural roots and a strong commitment to sustainable development. The golden jubilee marks the day, May 16, 1975, when the former Himalayan kingdom formally joined the Indian Union as the 22nd state. Gangtok came alive with [] The post Sikkim celebrates 50 years of Statehood with pomp and gaiety appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu conveyed their best wishes to the people of Sikkim as they celebrated their Statehood Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the state's formation. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) organized a Tiranga rally in Gangtok, expressing solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces and support for Operation Sindoor.
CM PS Tamang Condemns Omission of Sikkim from Map Published by The Hindu
Gangtok, May 14 : Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has issued a strong condemnation The post CM PS Tamang Condemns Omission of Sikkim from Map Published by The Hindu appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
BJP Sikkim Slams The Hindu for Omitting State from India Map, Demands Apology
Gangtok, May 14: Amid heightened nationalistic sentiment following Operation Sindoor and growing calls for a The post BJP Sikkim Slams The Hindu for Omitting State from India Map, Demands Apology appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
90 per cent of tourists cancel North India trips due to tension at border
HYDERABAD: After the Pahalgam massacre and escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, tourists are cancelling or postponing their summer vacation plans. Travel agencies and frequent travellers report that destinations like the North East, Kashmir, and other popular vacation spots are currently deemed unsafe. The Indian government has also issued an advisory urging tourists to avoid travelling to border states due to the prevailing tensions. Travel agency sources indicate that destinations such as Srinagar, Leh, Manali, Shimla, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Jaipur, and Udaipur are typically high in demand during summer. However, over 90 percent of tourists have cancelled their trips, while 5 to 10 percent have postponed their plans, awaiting resolution of the current tensions. A small percentage of travellers are opting for southern destinations like Goa, Coorg, Munnar, and Chikmagalur. Holiday company representatives say that cancellations also extend to border states and Union Territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep due to the war-like situation. Besides, some travellers are delaying short international trips, citing concerns over potential flight disruptions or restrictions in countries affected by the India-Pakistan conflict. Papili Bharat Reddy, founder and CEO of Gogaga Holidays Pvt Ltd, told TNIE that the majority of domestic tourists have cancelled their summer plans to destinations like Srinagar, Shimla, Manali, Gangtok, Leh, and Kashmir following the Pahalgam incident. A small fraction has postponed their trips until the situation stabilises. Papili Bharat added that travellers are also hesitant to visit certain Indian islands and border states. Instead, domestic tourists are exploring international destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Japan, Baku, and Bali. K Amruth Kumar, an advocate from Hyderabad, said that he had planned a trip to Leh and Manali three months ago, but he now has cancelled it due to the current situation. He is now considering a vacation in Vietnam or another international destination.
Cleanliness drive conducted in Sikkims Namchi
GANGTOK, May 8: A massive cleanliness drive was conducted in Sikkims Namchi district on Thursday ahead of the 50th statehood day celebrations, officials said. The drive, under the theme Clean your drains before rains, was conducted in all wards of Namchi block. Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) officials said that the initiative focused on []
Tourists stranded in north Sikkim on their way back to Gangtok: Officials
Around 200 tourist vehicles had been stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants took shelter in a Gurdwara
Landslides and heavy rain leave 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim
GANGKTOK: Around 1,000 tourists were stranded in picturesque North Sikkim following landslides in the Himalayan state which is also witnessing heavy rain, police said. Around 200 tourist vehicles were stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants are staying in a Gurudwara there, they said. Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok. The police said that massive landslides have occurred at Munshithang on the LachenChungthang road and at Lema/Bob on the LachungChungthang road. The situation was aggravated by continuous rain in the region. The district administration has instructed all tour operators not to send tourists to North Sikkim on Friday and until further notice, officials said. The authorities have cancelled all permits given to tourists for visiting the region on April 25. According to local administration, access roads to Lachung and Lachen have been severely affected, leaving around 1,000 tourists stranded. Lachung and Lachen are hill stations, known for their natural beauty and proximity to popular tourist destinations like Gurudongmar Lake and Yumthang Valley.
Sikkim CM announces 20 per cent quota for Agniveers in state police
GANGTOK, April 24: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday announced a 20 per cent quota for Agniveers in the state police. The CM made the announcement while attending the Shared Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 Military-Civil Fusion 2025 here. Tamang said in Sikkim Police constable recruitment there would be a 20 per []
Landslides And Heavy Rain Strand 1,000 Tourists In North Sikkim
Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok.
Rajya Sabha Panel Visits Sikkim to Review Subordinate Legislation
HT Digital GANGTOK, APR 22: A parliamentary committee from the Rajya Sabha has begun a six-day visit to Sikkim to assess the implementation of subordinate legislation in the state. Led by Member of Parliament Milind Deora, the delegation arrived in Gangtok on April 20 and will remain until April 26. During their stay, the committee []
Feels Like Another Country: Travel Vlogger Says Sikkim Is Too Clean To Be India
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Sikkim: 8 held for raping 13-year-old girl for months
Gangtok: Eight people, including four boys, were apprehended for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl for months in Sikkims Gyalshing district, police said on Sunday. The action was taken on the basis of a complaint filed by the Child Welfare Committee on Friday after the girls school alerted them about her condition. During counseling, the girl Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO
Gangtok, Mar 15: As many as four bridges in North Sikkim have either collapsed or got severely damaged in North Sikkim in the past two months due to the movement of overloaded trucks on those bridges, an official release by Project Swastik said on Saturday. Project Swastik is undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the border regions of Sikkim, particularly in North Sikkim. Due to uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks, four vital bridges [] The post Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
