Sikkim govt proposes six heliports to boost tourism

Gangtok:The Sikkim government has proposed setting up of six heliports with added facilities to boost the state’s tourism.

Tourists stranded in Darjeeling, Sikkim owing to snowfall; Army, police start rescue op

Darjeeling/UNI: As a thick layer of falling snow covered the upper regions and the famed tourist resort Darjeeling town in northern West Bengal itself, the district police on Wednesday issued a travel advisory saying driving on the roads could be hazardous, given the adverse weather conditions.

Sikkim bans foreign travellers from entering the state until December 15

Gangtok/IBNS: The tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim has announced that it is stopping the issuing of permits for foreign visitors in view of the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

Sikkim bans packaged mineral water bottles from New Year’s Day

Gangtok/NITN: Travellers planning to visit the Himlayan state of Sikkim in 2022 or thereafter must keep a key regulation in mind.

The Temi Autumn Festival 2019 to be held from Nov 8 to 10 in Sikkim

Gangtok/IBNS: The Temi Autumn Festival 2019 will be held on Nov 8, 9 and 10 at the Temi, south Sikkim.

Army and air force evacuate tourists, others from landslide-hit SIkkim

Gangtok, Sep 17 (IBNS/NITN): Indian Army and Indian Air Force airlifted to safety around 100 people, including several tourists, stranded in north Sikkim because of incessant rain and landslides, reports said.