The Sikkim government has said all popular destinations in the Himalayan State
are open for tourists, except for extreme parts of North Sikkim.
Sikkim government’s Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Additional
Secretary, Bandana Chettri said all the regions of the State under different
districts, namely Gangtok, Namchi, Soreng, Pakyong and Gyalshing are safe to
visit and the weather conditions in these areas are very soothing in this
festive season.
“Except for the extreme Northern part of Sikkim which is not accessible,
all other destinations of the State are open for tourists and there is no
untoward situation as the impact of flood in Teesta has since normalised,” said
an advisory.
She urged tourists to visit the Himalayan State, which is known for its
pristine natural beauty.
The Himalayan State was hit by a flash flood in the Teesta River,
triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of October 4 in which 40 people
were killed.
Over a million tourists visit Sikkim every year with tourism industry
being the core economic activity.
The National Geographic channel has featured Sikkim in the list of
coolest destinations to visit in 2024.
PTI
