IRCTC keeps coming up with many amazing tour packages to visit popular places in the country and abroad. Summer season is going on. In such a situation, if you are planning to visit some good place. In such a situation, IRCTC has brought a very wonderful tour package for you. Under this tour package, you are getting a chance to visit beautiful Sikkim. Sikkim is very popular all over the world due to its natural beauty. The snow-covered hills here add to the beauty of Sikkim. The beauty of Sikkim attracts a large number of tourists from all over the country and the world. In this episode, let us know in detail about this tour package of IRCTC - The name of this tour package of IRCTC is SIKKIM PLATINUM. Under this tour package, you will be taken for 7 nights and 8 days. Its package code is EHH124. Under this tour package of IRCTC, you will be taken by bus. Under the package, you will be taken to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, and Pelling. This tour package starts from Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri on 1st May 2024. Under this tour package, you do not have to worry about food and drinks. Everything from food to accommodation will be arranged. Apart from this, you are getting many great facilities in this tour package. If you want to know about the fare. In such a situation, you can visit this link https://www.irctctourism.com/pacakage_description?packageCode=EHH124. (PC: ISTOCK)
China may say whatever they want, but Sikkim is part of India: CM PS Tamang
GANGTOK: Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has reaffirmed the territorial integrity of India, saying that the Himalayan state is an integral part of the country. Sikkim CM PS Tamang-Golay was reacting to the territorial claims made by China on the Himalayan state. Sikkim is an inseparable part of India, said CM PS Tamnag-Golay. The [] The post China may say whatever they want, but Sikkim is part of India: CM PS Tamang appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Sikkim: BJP wants to end regional politics, says SRP
GANGTOK: Kharga Bahadur Rai, the leader of Sikkim Republican Party (SRP), strongly rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for advocating Sikkims integration into mainstream Indian politics, fearing it could jeopardize the states special provisions under Article 371F. Rai expressed grave concerns over BJP president JP Naddas recent remarks urging Sikkim to align with mainstream Indian [] The post Sikkim: BJP wants to end regional politics, says SRP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Now only a few days are left for April to end. After this, the month of May will begin, but do you know how many days banks are going to remain closed this time in May? Probably not, but like every time, this time too there will be bank holidays. In such a situation, it is obvious that you should plan your bank-related work according to bank holidays. Otherwise, you may face problems later. So let us know when the banks of your city will be closed in May. You can see the complete list of holidays for the month of May in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for so many days in May, see the complete list:- Due to May 1st being May Day, there will be a bank holiday in all the states. At the same time, banks will remain closed in Maharashtra also on 1st May due to Maharashtra Day. Then May 5 is Sunday, so banks across the country will remain closed. May 8 is the birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, due to which there will be a holiday for the banks of Kolkata. Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru on May 10 due to Basava Jayanti/Akshay Tritiya. Banks will remain closed across the country due to May 11 being the second Saturday. There will be a Sunday holiday on 12th May in all the banks of the country. Banks to remain closed in Gangtok on 16th May due to Statehood Day There will be a Sunday holiday on 19th May in all the banks of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar due to Buddha Purnima on 23 May. May 25 is the fourth Saturday, hence there will be a holiday in banks across the country. (PC: ISTOCK)
80% voter turnout in Sikkim Assembly elections, says EC
Yoksom-Tashiding assembly constituency registered the highest voter turnout at 85.37 per cent, while Gangtok (BL) assembly constituency witnessed the lowest turnout at 63.66 per cent.
Record-breaking 79.77 per cent voter turnout in Sikkim Assembly elections
Record-breaking 79.77 per cent voter turnout in Sikkim Assembly elections The Sikkim Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 79.77 per cent while the polling figure for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the Himalayan state was 80.03, officials said on Saturday. Voting for the 32 Assembly segments and the lone Lok Sabha seat in the Himalayan state was held on Friday. The election officials had given a voter turnout figure of 67.95 per cent after 5 pm on Friday. The final voter turnout figure for the Sikkim Assembly election is 79.77 per cent which was an improvement by one per cent from 78.63 per cent in 2019 assembly polls, they said. The Himalayan state has 4.64 lakh voters. Yoksom-Tashiding assembly constituency registered the highest voter turnout at 85.37 per cent, while Gangtok (BL) assembly constituency witnessed the lowest turnout at 63.66 per cent. As many as 20 assembly constituencies recorded voter turnout at 80 per cent or more, while 10 other assembly constituencies saw polling between 70 and 79 per cent. The voter turnout for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Sikkim was 80.03 per cent which is a shade lower than 81.41 per cent in 2019, officials added. A total of 146 candidates, including Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, his predecessor Pawan Kumar Chamling, former India Football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, and Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai are in the fray for 32 assembly constituencies. Tamang and Chamling are contesting from two assembly constituencies each. The counting of votes for the Sikkim Assembly elections will be taken up on June 2 and that for the Lok Sabha election on June 4.
Sikkim CM, SDF chief among 146 candidates in fray for Assembly elections
GANGTOK, April 18: Sikkim chief minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang, former CM and SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling are among the 146 candidates in fray for 32 assembly seats which will go to the polls on Friday amid elaborate security arrangements in the Himalayan state. Tamang, who is spearheading the ruling Sikkim Krantikari []
UP paper leak kingpin set up bases to rig online tests: Cops
Ravi Atri orchestrated UP police constable paper leak, had labs in Gangtok, manipulated exams like AIIMS. STF arrested Atri, his aides at large. Mishra hacked NHM system. Police seizing Atri's hardware in Sikkim.
BJP releases manifesto for Sikkim Assembly elections
BJP releases manifesto for Sikkim Assembly elections Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda released the party's manifesto for the Sikkim Assembly Election at Gangtok on Thursday. The manifesto is titled Modi Ki Guarantee--Viksit Bharat Viksit Sikkim. Launching an attack at the Congress, Nadda said, The previous governments believed in isolation and ignorance. They wanted to keep the people isolated, ignore them and increase their vote bank politics. This was the style of functioning of the Congress party and other parties. But when PM Modi became the Prime Minister, he said, Look East, Act East, Act Fast and Act First. In collaboration with the Central Government, we will establish, an Indian Institute of Management of world class here in Sikkim. We will establish the National Institute of Design for the development of youths and vocational training in Sikkim. In the same way, to give potential to the youth and give a boost to tourism here, we will set up the Institute of Hotel Management, he promised the voters in Sikkim. The BJP national president said that while major economies in the world have slowed down due to the pandemic or the Ukraine crisis, India has risen from being the 11th largest economy to being the fifth largest economy. After the COVID-19 pandemic, America's economy has shaken. Their GDP (growth rate) is one per cent today. Europe's economy has slowed down. Post-Ukraine war, Russia's economy has faltered, and so has that of Australia and Japan. However, India, under the leadership of PM Modi, has risen from being the 11th-largest economy in the world to the 5th largest economic power. When PM Modi will be the Prime Minister for the third time, India's economy will be the third largest in the world, Nadda said. Speaking about other economic milestones achieved by the country in the last 10 years of the Narendra Modi government, the BJP chief said, In steel manufacturing, we are number 2 from number 4; in the automobile market, we have defeated Japan, we standing at number 3. Only America and China are ahead of us. When it comes to the Mobile industry, 10 years back you had mobile phones made in China, today you have mobile phones where it is written 'Made in India'. The Assembly elections in Sikkim will be held simultaneously with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 19. Sikkim has 32 assembly seats and one parliamentary constituency. The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the lone Lok Sabha seat from the state in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The SKM also won 17 out of 32 seats in the Assembly polls while the Sikkim Democratic Front won 15 seats. (ANI)
Shobhaa De | A taste of Tibet at Nathu La and its not chilly momos
What can be worse than Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail? Err Arvind Kejriwal out of jail. The jhaadoowala is sweeping popularity polls after the dreaded ED (worse than any secret police) declared to the Delhi HC that the incarcerated CM is prima facie guilty of money laundering. The ED opposed any relief and insisted on describing Mr Kejriwal as the kingpin and key conspirator of the Delhi excise scam in collusion with Delhi ministers, AAP leaders and other persons. Naughty Arvind! Never mind the fact that there are far, far naughtier netas running around making scads of moolah, stashing unaccounted money in secret accounts across the world, flashing their ill-gotten wealth without the slightest shame, stripping forests, destroying mangroves, denuding mountains, grabbing what they can, bagging lucrative contracts and getting away after brazenly looting the nation. I have zero sympathy for the muffler man, mind you, he is cleverer than most. But by jailing him, a counter-culture hero has been created a martyr in the making, a victim who is doing time like a common criminal in a cell that isnt exactly the Ritz-Carlton. The man has been allowed a blanket from home, and meals from his own kitchen. The twist in the saga is the wife who has arrived on the scene. Sunita Kejriwal may replace her husband as CM, say political pundits, reminding one of Rabri Devi replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav as chief minister. Well Sunita is ably running Arvinds PR campaign, reminding voters that two crore people of Delhi are standing behind him. Getting a spouse to smoothly occupy the CMs kursi sounds absurd in a democracy. Its like a stand-in actor taking on the heros role in a blockbuster movie and hoping to create a box-office record. Lets see what happens. Till then, Im relishing Eggs Kejriwal at the club. Meanwhile, sweetie pie S. Jaishankar, external affairs minister, is talking tough with the Americans and Germans, telling them to back off and not interfere in Indias internal politics, calling such attempts bad habits. He called for countries to respect maryada (huh?) and warned of giving it right back with a very strong reply if such interference continued. His show of belligerence is noteworthy, especially when it comes to Chinas recent attempts to rename a few places in Arunachal Pradesh, which he labelled senseless. His advice? By all means have your views about the world, but no country has the right to comment on another countrys politics Umm maybe we should learn to practice what we preach? My short visit to Sikkim recently was an absolute eye-opener. Sikkim is a key state in the neglected Northeast, with a population of just 6-7 lakhs. But it is attracting top retail brands, with a mushrooming of luxury hotels like the Taj Group running multiple, exquisite boutique properties. What do the ever-smiling, gentle and industrious Sikkimese people really want? For starters, they want a cleaner and healthier way of life. Sikkim is Indias first and only organic state which has banned open air defecation. It is also Indias third richest state by per capita income and hosts the third highest mountain on earth. With the majestic Kanchenjunga protectively looming over the tiny former kingdom, one wonders why connectivity remains this backward? The nearest airport at Bagdogra is a good five hours away, through mountainous roads that frequently get blocked due to landslides. Pahad gir gaya , said one local, while another insisted it was an unruly election rally. We were stuck in a hideous traffic snarl for a good two and a half hours. My bladder was about to burst, and my throat was parched, but I didnt dare drink any more water. Surely, more public loos and pit stops can be constructed on this busy route? A railway line is planned and there is a government-run helicopter service from Gangtok to Bagdogra, but most of the time its a chance one takes, the weather being so unpredictable, leading to last-minute cancellations! My main mission was to make it to Nathu La Pass, a good three-hour drive up to 14,150 feet, with a stopover at the semi- frozen, glacial Tsomgo Lake. Thanks to a very dashing Army friend (Maj. Gen. Raj Sinha, VSM, Retd, from 5 th Gorkha Rifles), all it took was one phone call and I was on my way to a destination that has always been of great strategic importance. The mountain pass reopened in 2006 after being diplomatically sealed in 1962. Border tensions have been at an all-time high since the 2020 skirmishes. This was exciting! What I was not prepared for (apart from the biting minus five degrees Celsius cold and icy winds), was going eyeball to eyeball with a Chinese soldier -- no exaggeration -- the two outposts at the LAC enjoy a terrifying proximity! While I shot pictures of the tall, strapping Chinese soldier, standing less than 20 feet away on the China- controlled Tibet side, our faujis laughed at my discomfiture, saying the Chinese had returned the favour by photographing me! Okay so now I am a part of the Chinese database! Interestingly, both sides stick to a no drones for 2 km agreement, and are in daily touch. Frosty, civilized, cultural exchanges take place six times a year, as Chinese officers walk across for a casual hai pe charcha , watch a bhangra performance, enjoy a desi meal and go back armed with back presents. Baisakhi celebrations this year will be less chummy, because of the Ladakh situation. Our men also go across to attend ceremonial Chinese celebrations. In case something of a more serious nature surfaces, discussions are held at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw conference room on the first floor of our hut. Theres also a Field Marshal Cariappa room on the ground floor for interactions with visiting dignitaries. From this vantage point at Nathu La, its possible to see four countries -- Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh -- on a clear day. It was a thrilling moment to see our faujis literally on top of the world, dealing calmly with daily provocations. If the Chinese side instal six loudspeakers, we respond with eight immediately. At one point, there were 24 loudspeakers on both sides! Our valiant jawans remain on high alert, ensuring the safety of pilgrims headed to Kailash Mansarovar. So far, zero election fervor in Maharashtra, but with plenty of dramabaazi , what with the stealth attack posed by Ajit Pawars missus, Sunetra, jumping in to challenge sister-in-law Supriya Sule in Baramati. If Supriya loses, its game over for Sharad Pawar. Ditto if Rahul Baba loses from Wayanad. One hears bags are packed and ski holidays booked. Annie, get your gun!
April is a month of the year when it starts getting hot in almost every part of the country. To escape the scorching heat, many people plan to visit cool places. In April, couples also keep searching for cool and romantic places. Many times couples reach a place where it is hot. In such a situation, if you also want to spend beautiful moments away from the heat, then now you do not need to wander here and there. In this article, we are going to tell you about some such cool and beautiful places in the country, where you can spend a relaxing moment with your partner. You can also have fun and excitement at these places. Betaab Valley In April, when there is talk of visiting cold places with a partner, the name of Jammu and Kashmir is taken. There are many beautiful places in Jammu and Kashmir, where couples can spend beautiful moments even in the scorching heat of April. Betaab Valley, present in the beautiful valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, is also a beautiful and romantic place where couples can go to visit in April. Even in April, the temperature here remains between 6C to 4C. You can spend quality time amidst high mountains, lakes, waterfalls and beautiful views. Here you can also do adventure activities with your partner. Harsil There are many great places to visit in the scorching heat of April amidst the cool winds of Uttarakhand, but if you are planning to visit with your partner, then you should reach Harsil. Harsil, situated at an altitude of more than 9 thousand feet above sea level, is no less than a beautiful paradise. Many people also know this place as Harshil Valley. The cold winds here can make you crazy in a few minutes. You can spend a memorable time with your partner amidst the cold winds. Dalhousie Dalhousie, situated at an altitude of more than 6 thousand feet above sea level, is one of those places in Himachal Pradesh where thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit every month. Khajjiar, situated in the beautiful valleys of Dalhousie, is a place which is known as the Mini Switzerland of India. You can spend beautiful moments with your partner in the beautiful valleys of Khajjiar. Khajjiar is also known for its beauty and fun activities. In Dalhousie, you can explore great places like Panchpula Waterfall and Ganji Hill Trek. Jammu Kashmir No, what you are thinking is not being mentioned here, rather Jammu and Kashmir present in the beautiful valleys of Uttarakhand is being mentioned. This beautiful place is considered to be a hidden treasure of Uttarakhand. You can spend a relaxing moment with your partner amidst high mountains, lakes-waterfalls, big cedar trees and cool breeze. Jammu and Kashmir is also called a wonderful romantic destination. You can also enjoy adventure activities in the beautiful valleys here. Memorable photography can also be done here. Gangtok It is not that you can only go to Himachal or Uttarakhand to enjoy the cool breeze in the scorching heat of April, for this you can also go to Gangtok present in the beautiful valleys of North East. The temperature of Gangtok, situated at an altitude of more than 6 thousand feet above sea level, remains between 15C to 20C even in April. It is also famous as a romantic and honeymoon destination in the North East. One can also admire the beautiful beauty of the Himalayas from the enchanting mountains of Gangtok. Image-@insta,shutterstocks DISCLAIMER
GANGTOK, April 2: The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) led by five-time former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling is banking on former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutias popularity and young candidates in most assembly constituencies to return to power in the Himalayan state. The SDF also wants to utilise the anti-incumbency factor against the ruling Sikkim []
Tawang To Cherrapunji, 5 Hill Stations You Can Visit With Family This April
Ravangla is a hill station located in Sikkim, situated between Gangtok and Pelling. It is a must-visit in April.
Nominations of 14 candidates in Sikkims lone Lok Sabha seat approved
GANGTOK, March 29: The nomination papers of all 14 candidates in the lone Lok Sabha seat in Sikkim were found valid during scrutiny on Friday, officials said. Among these 14 candidates are incumbent MP Indra Hang Subba of SKM, opposition SDFs PD Rai, Congresss Gopal Chettri, CAPs Bharat Basnett, and DC Nepal of BJP, they []
Bank Holidays: Banks will remain closed for so many days in April, check the complete list here...
There are only a few days left in March. Also, the financial year 2023-24 is about to end. It is being told that there will be no bank holiday in many states on April 1. If we talk about the entire month of April, then in this month of 30 days of April, according to RBI, there will be holidays for 14 days. During this period, banks will remain closed due to Navratri, Eid, and other special occasions. On which day and on which occasion, where will the banks be closed by RBI (RBI Latest Updates)? Let us know about it through the bank holiday list in April (bank holiday list in April 2024). Banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days in April Date Day Holiday Bank closure in the entire country or state Monday, April 1, 2024, will be a holiday due to the closure of bank accounts at the end of the financial year. Kochi, Kohima, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar and Thiruvananthapuram. Banks will be closed on Friday, April 5, 2024, due to the birthday of Babu Jagjivan Ram and Jamaat-ul-Vida. Hyderabad-Telangana, Jammu and Srinagar Banks will remain closed across the country on 7 April 2024, a Sunday, a weekly holiday. 9 April 2024 Tuesday Gudi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year and 1st Navratri Banks will remain closed in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Srinagar. Banks will remain closed in Kochi and Kerala on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for Eid. Thursday, April 11, 2024, is Eid, a bank holiday across the country. Banks will remain closed across the country on 13 April 2024, Saturday, the second Saturday of the month. Banks will remain closed across the country on 14 April 2024, a Sunday, a weekly holiday. Banks will remain closed in Guwahati and Shimla on 15 April 2024, Monday, Himachal Day. 17 April 2024 Wednesday Shri Ram Navami Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shimla, Mumbai and Nagpur. There will be a bank holiday in Agartala on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for Garia Puja. Banks will remain closed across the country on 21 April 2024, a Sunday, a weekly holiday. Apart from this, there will be a bank holiday on 27th April and 28th April 2024. The fourth is Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. In such a situation, all the banks across the country will remain closed. Online services will continue when banks are closed Many important works cannot be done when banks are closed. In such a situation, you can do bank-related work sitting at home through mobile or net banking. You can use an ATM to withdraw cash. Apart from this, you can also make digital payments through credit cards and debit cards. PC Social media
If you are employed, then obviously your salary must be coming into your bank account only. If we have to make online payments to someone, we can do so only with the money deposited in our bank account, etc. Now most of the work related to banking is done online, through net banking, mobile banking, or ATM, but still, there are many tasks left for which we have to go to the bank. In such a situation, if you are going to the bank for some work, then it becomes important for you to know for how many days the bank will be closed in the next month of April. So let's check the list of holidays released by the Reserve Bank of India. You can learn about this in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for 14 days in April, see the complete list here:- 1, 5, and 7 April Bank accounts are closed due to the end of the financial year on 1st April, due to which banks will remain closed on 1st April. There will be a bank holiday in Srinagar, Jammu, and Telangana on 5th April due to Babu Jagjivan Ram's birthday and Jumat-ul-Vida. Apart from this, 7th April is a Sunday, hence there will be a holiday for the banks of the entire country. From 9 to 11 April in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, and Srinagar on April 9 due to Gudi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year and earlier Navratri, as well as in Kochi and Kochi on April 10 due to Eid. Kerala banks will remain closed Eid is on 11th April, hence there will be a holiday for banks all over India. 13 to 15 and then 17 April The 13th of April is the second Saturday of the month and on the 14th of April, there will be a holiday in banks across the country due to Sunday. Due to Himachal Day on 15th April, there will be a holiday for banks in Guwahati and Shimla zones. At the same time, there is Shri Ram Navami on 17th April, due to which the banks of Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Shimla, Mumbai and Nagpur will remain closed and there will be no work here. will be 20, 21, 27 and 28 April Banks will remain closed in Agartala on 20th April due to Garia Puja and banks across the country will remain closed on 21st April due to Sunday being a holiday. 27th April is the fourth Saturday of the month, while 28th April is a Sunday, hence banks will remain closed across the country. (PC: Istock)
The month of April is about to begin. This is the time when the heat also starts showing its effect. It is believed that if you want to go somewhere, then the month of April is the most perfect for it. There is neither too much cold nor too much heat in April. In such a situation, this month is best for traveling. Many parts of India become very hot during this month, but there are many places which are neither too hot nor too cold even in this month. In such a situation, if you are planning to go somewhere in April, then we are going to tell you some options for this. You can visit these places with your family and friends. If you want, you can also go on a solo trip to these places. dalhousie Dalhousie located in Himachal Pradesh is such a beautiful place that if you go here, you will not feel like coming back for a few days. The temperature in Dalhousie in April ranges from 14.0C to 3.5C. Accordingly, you will feel coolness there. Almora The weather is always quite pleasant in Almora district of Uttarakhand. If you want to spend a few days peacefully, then you can go to Almora and spend time with your friends or family. This place is very beautiful. Mussoorie You will not have to work hard to visit Mussoorie, the queen of hills. The temperature in Mussoorie in April ranges from 14C to 29C. There are many places to visit here. In such a situation, you can comfortably spend a few days here. Ooty The temperature in this hill town of Tamil Nadu ranges from 22 degrees to a maximum of 27 degrees in April. In such a situation, you can roam here comfortably without being troubled by cold or heat. The views here are quite natural. Cherrapunji Cherrapunji located in Meghalaya is a very beautiful place. The temperature in Cherrapunji in April ranges between 13C to 23C. Hundreds of tourists come here every day. In such a situation, you can also plan to visit here in April. Gangtok The beauty of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is talked about far and wide. The temperature of Gangtok in April ranges from 16.6C to 21.1C. In such a situation, if you want, you can plan to go here. (PC: PIXABAY, ISTOCK)
Sikkim CM among 16 candidates to file nomination papers for assembly polls
Gangtok, Mar 26 (PTI) Chief Minister Prem Singh Singh Tamang was among the 16 candidates who filed their nomination papers on Tuesday for the assembly elections in Sikkim. Tamang and his MLA son Aditya Golay filed their papers for the Soreng-Chakung constituency as SKM candidates. Golay filed the papers as Tamang's substitute candidate, an official statement said. Golay is the incumbent MLA of Soreng-Chakung. The chief minister is also fighting the polls from the Rhenock seat. Citizen Action Party (CAP) candidates Pem Dorjee Sherpa and Kaushal Lohagan filed nomination papers from Daramdin and Salghari-Zoom seats, respectively. Among the others who filed nomination papers were SDF's Gnawo Chopel from the Kabi Lungchuk assembly seat and SKM nominee Sonam Lama for the Sangha constituency. Sikkim Republican Party's Kharga Bahadur Rai filed his nomination papers for the lone Lok Sabha constituency in the state. Two Independent candidates, Laten Tshering Sherpa and Shyamal Pal, also submitted their nomination papers. Sikkim will vote for its 32-member assembly and the lone Lok Sabha seat on April 19. The process of submitting nominations will close on Wednesday, while the scrutiny will take place on Thursday. The last date for the withdrawal of nominations is March 30. Meanwhile, the Sikkim government on Tuesday declared April 19 as a public holiday. The State Government hereby declares 19th April, 2024 (Friday), which is the poll date for General Election to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, to be observed as Public Holiday, said a notification issued by Chief Secretary VB Pathak. PTI KDK SOM Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team
Sikkim CM to contest from two assembly seats, fields wife against SDF chief Chamling
GANGTOK: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang will contest from two assembly constituencies in the upcoming polls even as his wife Krishna Kumari Rai will take on the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) president Pawan Kumar Chamling in Namchi-Singhithang seat. The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Monday released its candidate list for all the 32 assembly seats and the lone Lok Sabha constituency in the Himalayan state. It re-nominated incumbent MP Indra Hang Subba for the Lok Sabha seat. The decision to field Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters here. Upreti has been fielded from Arithang assembly constituency. The SKM has given tickets to nine ministers and dropped two others. The ruling party has also dropped the chief minister's son Aditya Golay from Soreng-Chakung seat with Tamang himself deciding to contest from there. The SKM also rewarded three BJP defectors -- Rajkumari Thapa, Sonam Venchungpa and Pinsto Namgyal Lepcha -- with tickets from Rangang-Yangyang, Martam-Rumtek and Dzongu seats respectively. Among the ministers, Kunga Nima Lepcha and Sonam Lama have been fielded from Shyari and Sangha assembly seats respectively, while BS Panth and LB Das have been fielded from Teri Namphing and West Pendam seats respectively. Samdup Lepcha and Sanjeet Kharel have been given tickets from Lachen-Mangan and Namthang Rateypani assembly seats respectively, while Lok Nath Sharma and Mingma Norbu Sherpa have been fielded from Gyalshing Barnyak and Daramdin assembly seats respectively. Bhim Hang Limbu has been given the ticket from Yangthang assembly seat. Sikkim BJP terms SKM govt as corrupt, rules out a post-poll alliance Counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim changed to June 2 The SKM has dropped two ministers, Bishnu Kharel and Karma Loden Bhutia, who had last time won from Rhenock and Kabi Lungchuk seats respectively, with the CM himself contesting from Kharel's seat, while Karma Loden Bhutia has been replaced by TT Bhutia. Among other candidates, Tshering Thendup Bhutia will contest from Yoksam-Tashiding seat, while Sudesh Kumar Subba will fight from Maneybung-Dentam. Erung Tenzing Lepcha will seek election from Rinchenpong, while Madan Cintury has been fielded from Salghari-Zoom seat. The SKM has fielded Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia in Barfung and Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok-Kamrang seat. Nar Bahadur Pradhan has been given the ticket from Melli assembly seat, while Samdup Tshering Bhutia will contest from Tumen-Lingi constituency. Nar Bahadur Dahal has been fielded from Khamdong-Singtam, while Puran Gurung will contest from Chujachen. The ruling party has fielded Pamin Lepcha from Gnathang-Machong and Raju Basnet from Namcheybung. GT Dhungel will contest from Upper Tadong, while Delay Namgyal Barfungpa has been fielded from Gangtok. Kala Rai has been ticket from Upper Burtuk. Will wipe out Congress from political landscape of Arunachal Pradesh: State BJP chief Biyuram Wahge Mizoram: Congress names retired cop Lalbiakzama as candidate for Lok Sabha polls
Sikkim CM to contest from two assembly seats, fields wife against Chamling
Sikkim CM to contest from two assembly seats, fields wife against Chamling Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang will contest from two assembly constituencies in the upcoming polls even as his wife Krishna Kumari Rai will take on the opposition SDF's president Pawan Kumar Chamling in Namchi-Singhithang seat. The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha on Monday released its candidate list for all the 32 assembly seats and the lone Lok Sabha constituency in the Himalayan state. It re-nominated incumbent MP Indra Hang Subba for the Lok Sabha seat. The decision to field Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters here. Upreti has been fielded from Arithang assembly constituency. The SKM has given tickets to nine ministers and dropped two others. The ruling party has also dropped the chief minister's son Aditya Golay from Soreng-Chakung seat with Tamang himself deciding to contest from there. The SKM also rewarded three BJP defectors -- Rajkumari Thapa, Sonam Venchungpa and Pinsto Namgyal Lepcha -- with tickets from Rangang-Yangyang, Martam-Rumtek and Dzongu seats respectively. Among the ministers, Kunga Nima Lepcha and Sonam Lama have been fielded from Shyari and Sangha assembly seats respectively, while BS Panth and LB Das have been fielded from Teri Namphing and West Pendam seats respectively. Samdup Lepcha and Sanjeet Kharel have been given tickets from Lachen-Mangan and Namthang Rateypani assembly seats respectively, while Lok Nath Sharma and Mingma Norbu Sherpa have been fielded from Gyalshing Barnyak and Daramdin assembly seats respectively. Bhim Hang Limbu has been given the ticket from Yangthang assembly seat. The SKM has dropped two ministers, Bishnu Kharel and Karma Loden Bhutia, who had last time won from Rhenock and Kabi Lungchuk seats respectively, with the CM himself contesting from Kharel's seat, while Karma Loden Bhutia has been replaced by TT Bhutia. Among other candidates, Tshering Thendup Bhutia will contest from Yoksam-Tashiding seat, while Sudesh Kumar Subba will fight from Maneybung-Dentam. Erung Tenzing Lepcha will seek election from Rinchenpong, while Madan Cintury has been fielded from Salghari-Zoom seat. The SKM has fielded Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia in Barfung and Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok-Kamrang seat. Nar Bahadur Pradhan has been given the ticket from Melli assembly seat, while Samdup Tshering Bhutia will contest from Tumen-Lingi constituency. Nar Bahadur Dahal has been fielded from Khamdong-Singtam, while Puran Gurung will contest from Chujachen. The ruling party has fielded Pamin Lepcha from Gnathang-Machong and Raju Basnet from Namcheybung. GT Dhungel will contest from Upper Tadong, while Delay Namgyal Barfungpa has been fielded from Gangtok. Kala Rai has been ticket from Upper Burtuk.
Sikkim BJP terms SKM govt as corrupt, rules out a post-poll alliance
GANGTOK: A day after breaking off alliance with the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), the BJP on Sunday launched an all-out attack on the ruling party describing it as corrupt and asked the people to vote for the saffron party to usher in a double engine government to fast track development in the Himalayan state. Launching a vitriolic attack on the SKM, BJP Sikkim Spokesperson Passang Sherpa said that the ruling party was running a corrupt government and indulging in political violence and selling natural resources and assets of the state like hydel power projects at throw-away prices. We are glad that the uncomfortable alliance with the SKM is over for good and we feel free now having broken the shackles of keeping company with the SKM, Sherpa told reporters. He said the BJP, in the event of being elected to power in Sikkim, will get various acts of corruption and swindling of public money by the SKM leaders and government officials, to be thoroughly probed and stern action taken against the culprits. The Sikkim BJP spokesperson refused to dwell into reasons behind the collapse of the alliance with the SKM and ruled out a post-poll alliance with the latter too saying that his party has an unshakeable alliance with the people of Sikkim and trust the people to give his party an opportunity to serve them. On SKM leader and Chief Minister's Political Secretary Jacob Khaling Rai's assertion on Saturday that the doors of a post-poll alliance between the two parties were open, the Sikkim BJP spokesperson ruled out such a possibility. Counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim changed to June 2 Asked about the possibility of an alliance with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in the event of falling short of majority in the assembly elections, he said the party leadership will take whatever decision will become necessary in such an eventuality. Sherpa said that the BJP candidates for the simultaneous elections to 32 assembly and lone Lok Sabha seat will be decided within a day. The two parties had contested 2019 assembly polls separately with the SKM going on to win 17 seats to form the government, while the BJP drew a blank polling less than two per cent votes. The two parties later formed a post-poll alliance after the BJP's tally of MLAs swelled to 10 with as many defectors from the SDF joining it while two others switched allegiance to the SKM taking its tally to 19. The BJP later contested two assembly bypolls winning both to increase its tally to 12. PTI KDK RG 03241634 NNNN
Sikkim BJP terms SKM govt as 'corrupt', rules out a post-poll alliance
BJP broke alliance with corrupt SKM in Gangtok. BJP trusts Sikkim people to elect them for development. Sherpa accuses SKM of selling hydel power projects. BJP plans to probe corruption by SKM officials.
Bank Holiday on Holi: Holi (Holi 2024) will be celebrated across the country on 25 March 2024. On this auspicious occasion of Holi, along with all the government banks in many cities of the country, private banks will also be closed. However, banks will remain open in some cities even on March 25, 2024. Let us tell you that banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days in March 2024. This includes Sunday, 2nd-4th Saturday, public and regional holidays. If you also have to go to the bank for some work, then you must check the bank holiday list of your city once. Where will banks remain closed on March 25 (Bank Holiday on Holi) Holi will be celebrated on 25 March 2024. Banks will remain closed in many cities of the country on this occasion. Along with this, banks will also remain closed on 22 March 2024 (fourth Saturday), and 23 March 2024 (Sunday). This means that in many cities banks will open only on 26 March 2024 (Tuesday). On the occasion of Holi 2024, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, All banks in Shillong and Shimla will remain closed. March 2024 Bank Holiday List date reason state 22 March Bihar Day Bihar March 23 Fourth Saturday everywhere Sunday 24th March everywhere 25 March Holi/Dola Yatra Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla 26 March Yaosang/Holi Bihar, Manipur, Odisha 27 March Holi Bihar 29 March Good Friday everywhere Sunday 31st March everywhere According to the bank holiday list, banks in Bihar will remain closed from 22 March 2024 to 27 March 2024, that is, the banks of Bihar will remain closed for 6 days. Online service will remain operational Even though banks will remain closed, customers will continue to get the benefits of online banking services. This means that on bank holidays, customers can easily avail services like online banking, net banking, ATM, etc. Apart from this, users can also make online payments through credit cards and debit cards. PC Social media
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Dalai Lama has ensured global identity for Tibet
No Chinese leader had ever asked of the Dalai Lama -- as Stalin did of the Pope -- How many divisions does he command? Yet this 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising of March 1959 must find China worried that the 88-year-old exile with an infectious giggle but without a country to rule or troops to command might be the wolf in a monks robe of its national nightmare. If so, what role will history assign to his enigmatic second eldest brother, Gyalo Thondup? When Jawaharlal Nehru sent the Dalai Lama to Dharamsala, journalists predicted that he would be forgotten on that shelf above the world. But Mao Zedong, with his acute insight into character and situations, had lamented when he heard that the Dalai Lama had escaped: In that case, we have lost the battle. The Great Helmsman knew that an idea conquers the world more effectively than any army can. While Dalai Lamas come and go, an institution embodying the spirit of Tibet lives for ever. Tibet and Tibetans have blossomed into an indestructible virtual nation during these 65 years of the Dalai Lamas exile. That is also Indias unique contribution to the cause. Presidents and Premiers meet the Dalai Lama only when they want to make a point against China, Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao once told me. We alone have given him full liberty to do whatever he wants! When I asked Chinas consul-general in Kolkata if Beijing was serious about claiming Arunachal Pradesh, he retorted: But of course! The Sixth Dalai Lama was born there! The fervently loyal Han diplomat meant Tsangyang Gyatso, an unconventional 17th century pontiff who disdained monastic austerity, grew his hair long, wore regular Tibetan robes, drank alcohol and accepted female company. Born on March 1, 1683 in Tawang, he was probably kidnapped and murdered by Mongol rebels during a power struggle but his poems and songs remain popular even today among Tibetan-speaking communities in Nepal, India and throughout China. The present 14th Dalai Lama, whom Tibetans call Gyalwa Rinpoche, was born into a farming family on July 6, 1935, and chosen as the incarnation of Tibetan Buddhisms supreme head at the age of two. He was given a string of high-sounding names and hastily installed in Lhasas 13-storeyed Potala Palace with its more than 1,000 rooms soaring nearly 400 feet above the Marpo Ri, or Red Hill, when the Chinese invaded. A detailed account of the enthronement by Sir Basil Gould, British representative in Gangtok with jurisdiction in Bhutan and Tibet, confirmed that despite Manchu claims, the canny Tibetans allowed the Chinese no role in the ceremonies. When Chinese troops crushed the Tibetan uprising, the Dalai Lama escaped from the Potala Palace to start the 13-day trek across the Himalayas to India, from which there was no return. He was just 23. While the Dalai Lama remains one of Natures innocents, his life an open Book. Gyalo Thondups tantalising links with the United States, Communist China, Taiwan, India, and Bhutan and role in the 1959 Tibetan uprising baffles many. As I wrote in my 2002 book, Waiting for America: India and the US in the New Millennium: When British intelligence reported in 1958 that the Chinese would soon launch their final campaign of pacification in Tibet, Dwight D. Eisenhower asked Nehru to give the Dalai Lama asylum. Being a notorious hard bargainer, Nehru demanded help in developing nuclear weapons. A security assurance is not enough, he said. India required its own nuclear guarantee against China. In 1953, when Nehrus sister Vijayalakshmi Pandit was the UNGAs president, President Eisenhower had made a seminal speech to the General Assembly announcing his Atoms for Peace programme to share nuclear technology to develop atomic energy for civilian purposes. Nehru welcomed the plan and agreement was reached in 1958 for what eventually became the $118-million Tarapur nuclear reactor According to the intermediary, William Corson, a Hong Kong-based Marine Corps major who was an intelligence aide to Eisenhower, Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the course of the negotiations left no doubt that the American-trained scientists would be assigned the task of producing nuclear weapons. In 1974, less than sixteen years later, India exploded Pokharan-I, its first nuclear test Three years after the request about the Dalai Lama, a state department memo proposed that Washington should help India to develop the bomb in order to deny China the psychological edge of being Asias first nuclear power. Gyalo Thondup moved to Lhasa in 1939, and to Nanjing, Republican Chinas capital, three years later when he was 14, ostensibly to learn Chinese. He became a protg of Chiang Kai-shek, often dining with him at home and being educated by tutors selected by Chiang. In 1948, he married Zhu Dan, the daughter of a Kuomintang general. The first officially acknowledged Tibetan to visit Taiwan since 1949, Gyalo Thondup facilitated semi-official contacts between the exiled Dalai Lamas administration and the Chinese in both Beijing and Taiwan. He travelled to the United States in 1951, becoming a seemingly contrary link between Americas Central Intelligence Agency (which promised to make Tibet independent by organising guerrilla units to fight against the Peoples Liberation Army) and Deng Xiaoping, with whom he had negotiated on behalf of the Dalai Lama. It was a tortuous mix of roles with no one ever sure whether Indias RAW or the CIA was the real mastermind. Whispers of KMT funding and the part that an inconspicuous Tibetan restaurant in Calcuttas old Chinatown, which served Indias first and most delicious momos, played in recruiting fighters compounded the mystery. Even more curious was Bhutans allegation in 1974 that Gyalo Thondup had plotted to blow up Thimphus Tashichodzong, assassinate key members of the royal family and stage a coup. All that lies in the past. The Dalai Lama has handed over to an elected government and says that sovereign independence is no longer the goal. Change may now have to wait until some other power takes the initiative -- as the US did in 1903 to hive off Panama from Colombia, or India in 1971 splitting Bangladesh from Pakistan -- to create a more benign world order. But whatever happens, the 14th Dalai Lama, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has ensured that Tibet and Tibetans will always remain distinctly separate from China and the Chinese. That is his unforgettable legacy.
ITC Hotels Signs Property In Sikkim For Welcomhotel Gangtok
We have been consciously working towards growing our presence in the Eastern and North-Eastern regions. We shall leverage ITC Hotels expertise in hospitality to enable enriching experiences for guests at Welcomhotel Gangtok, from showcasing elements of the local heritage to the leisure splendour of Sikkim, ITC Hotels Chief Executive Anil Chadha said.
ITC Hotels Forays Into NE With Property In Gangtok
The property, developed by Denzong Regency, will be managed by ITC Hotels under its Welcomhotel brand.
Travel tips: Sikkim is known for its beauty as well as taste, know the main dishes here
Whenever tourism is talked about, the north-eastern part of India is given a lot of importance. Due to its proximity to the Himalayas, the weather and environment here are very pleasant and charming. Sikkim is also included in these parts, which is known for its natural beauty, big waterfalls and mountains as well as its taste. If you go to visit Sikkim, you must taste the cuisine here. Here you will get to see a variety of flavors that will not be found in other Indian dishes. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the main dishes of Sikkim which must be tasted once. Thankuk Thenguk, a type of noodle soup, is one of the famous foods of Sikkim. Vegetables, chicken or mutton, and wheat flour are used to make it. If you are a vegetarian then you can cook veggies then. It is essentially a soup with vegetables, meat, or both, into which small pieces of dough are added and cooked slowly in a closed pot. This is the dish that the people of Sikkim eat for dinner. Fangshapa Fangshapa is a strip of pork fat cooked with dried chilies and radishes. A spicy and tangy attempt at this Sikkimese dish, it is rich in protein and made without oil. Well, for vegetarians there is no substitute for pork in this dish so there is nothing like that. What You Can Do The Golden Dragon Hotel in Gangtok has the most authentic and delicious Fangshapa in the whole of Sikkim. Thukpa This Sikkimese dish, a delicious noodle soup made in the eastern regions of Tibet, will please your taste buds. This delicious dish is available not only in street vendors but in almost every restaurant in the state. In addition to the spicy flavor, the noodle soup contains chopped onions and green chilies. You have the option to make this recipe vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Instead of chopped vegetables, you can include red meat and eggs. Momos There is no doubt that momos or dumplings are the most popular dish among the people of Sikkim. Sikkim Momos, considered a Tibetan delicacy and influenced by Nepali cuisine, is the lifeline of Sikkim. Momos have become a popular snack not only in Sikkim but also in restaurants and roadside stalls across the country. Gundruk Gundruk is a food of Nepalese origin and is one of the staple foods of Sikkim. Gundruk is a leafy dish. Which is completely vegetarian and made from mustard cabbage and some radish leaves. Properly made Gundruk are found only in the village. People who make it in their homes traditionally make coins in earthen pots. But people have started using other methods of making the same disco. It is a food that remains the same even after age and shows little change. Gya kho One of the most delicious indigenous foods of Sikkim is this Sikkim-adapted Tibetan cuisine. Since the soup is served in a chimney-shaped dish, it is also known as chimney soup. The cooking method is responsible for its unique taste. It is made from a variety of ingredients and cooked over a charcoal fire. Khapse Khapse is a fried pastry, which tastes slightly sweet or salty. It is usually eaten and prepared on special occasions, goes, as well as in Tibetan marriages. These are doughs that are shaped into attractive shapes, and colors are often added to make them more attractive. Kinima Kinima is a dish made from soybeans that are boiled and kneaded to obtain a sticky texture. The dish gives a pungent smell. Kinima can be taken with Bhat as a side dish. It is an alternative to meat for vegetarians as it is high in antioxidants and low in fat. Kinema is popular not only in Sikkim but also in Nepal and Darjeeling. Thenthuk One of the most famous dishes of Sikkim is Thenthuk, a type of noodle soup. It is made from vegetables, chicken or mutton, and wheat flour. If you are a vegetarian then you can eat veggie thenthuk. It is a soup with vegetables, meat, or both, into which small pieces of dough are added and cooked with stew. It is a dinner dish served by Sikkimese families. Wachipa Wachipa is a traditional Sikkimese dish of the Kirat Rai ethnic group. Powder made from burnt chicken wings is mixed with cooked rice and minced chicken. Due to this, the taste of the powder is bitter. Vegetarian wachipa can be made by replacing the meat with the leaves or flowers of the bitter damlapa plant. This mostly happens only for some special occasions. (PC: Lifeberrys)
Travel tips: These 5 solo travel destinations are best for women, you must also make a plan
There was a time when girls in India were not advised to travel alone at all, but in the last few years, the number of women solo travelers has increased significantly. Many women want to travel alone because they cannot find a good travel partner or they like their own company. Let us know where you can plan to travel in India without any companion. Women go through a lot of tension and stress in their lives, so they can find solace in Pondicherry, a union territory of South India. In this city situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea, you can see the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Rock Beach, Paradise Beach, Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Auroville, and Matrimandir. Mysore is a historical city that was once the home of Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali. Here you can see Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Dussehra, Darya Daulat Bagh, Vrindavan Garden, Zoological Garden, and St. Philomena Church. Munnar located in Kerala is a very beautiful hill station that is spread in the Western Ghats. The main attraction here is tea plantations, apart from this you can see Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Cheyyapara Waterfalls, and Indo-Swiss Dairy Farm. Sikkim is a state which is known for its mountainous beauty, it is crowded with tourists in both summer and winter seasons. Here you can see Snow Fall, Gurudongmar Lake, Tsongmo Lake, Yuksom, Yumthang Valley, Nathu La, Gangtok, and Singalila National Park. Goa is generally considered a couple destination, but women can also travel solo here, paragliding, boat rides and ATV rides can be enjoyed on the seashore. Apart from this, Panaji Church, Basilica of Bom Jesus, and Dudhsagar Fall are also great spots. (PC: Zee news)
Heat is now being felt in many places in India. The winter season is now ending, the cold will remain nominal till after Holi. In such a situation, the weather at this time is the best for travelling. Because in this season you neither feel too hot nor too cold. That's why everyone plans to travel in spring. If you also want to go somewhere, then this article will be useful for you. In today's article, we will tell you which places are experiencing the best weather at this time. Kashmir The spring season is full of flowers and lush green trees all around. In such a situation, you can go to visit Kashmir. Kashmir because this place is wonderful not only in the winter season but also in the summer season. The weather here is wonderful from March to May. Here you can go to see the beautiful view of flowers in the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Gangtok If you love flowers, then you should plan to visit Gangtok, Sikkim. In spring, Gangtok is filled with flowers. You will get to see beautiful views of flowers everywhere. The clear sky and beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks will add charm to your photographs. Coorg Coorg in Karnataka is a paradise for couples to visit. This place is known for its coffee plantations and beautiful views of the mist. During this season the hills here are filled with the aroma of white flowers and coffee flowers covering the bushes. So if you are planning to travel somewhere, then you can go here. Shillong, Meghalaya Shillong is the best place to visit in spring. Rhododendrons and orchids bloom here in this season, which will add to the beauty of Shillong. These flowers are light purple-pink. Ooty Ooty City of Tamil Nadu is a famous hill station. Every year lakhs of people go here for travel. In spring, flowers like rhododendron, orchids and roses are in full bloom here. Therefore, everywhere you will see lush green trees and beautiful flowers. Ranthambore National Park If you are planning to visit somewhere nearby in the spring season and on a low budget, then you can visit Ranthambore in Rajasthan. During the safari, seeing tigers and other creatures along with the beautiful views all around will fascinate you. Image Credit- Freepik
